Bolt Is Slower Than Me
A slow walk through the town
On Sunday, I took Bolt for a walk in .
Bolt wanted to see the streets after forty years.
We walked slowly along the quiet morning road.
Bolt's legs were old, so he was very .
"You are slower than me," I said with a laugh.
"Yes, I am slower than a turtle," Bolt joked.
Cars and buses passed us on the busy .
"That is faster than a bird," Bolt said.
The was bigger than Bolt remembered.
New shops were taller than the old buildings.
Some children stopped and looked at Bolt.
"That robot is stranger than a dream," one said.
Bolt walked more slowly and looked at the ground.
"People are staring at me," Bolt said quietly.
"Do not worry. You are ," I told him.
An old woman smiled and waved at Bolt.
"Your robot is kinder than many people," she said.
Bolt lifted his head and felt a little happier.
"I am old, but I am kind," Bolt said softly.
"That is the most important thing," I answered.
We rested on a near the .
The was wider than I remembered.
Bolt watched the water and felt .
Our first walk was short, but it was wonderful.