I’ve recently taken up cycling- in a desperate bid to avoid medication my doctor keeps threatening me with. It’s been an adventure of thrills and spills that have had me laughing (very hard) at myself and reveling in this new endeavor. It took courage to even begin, but I’ve stuck to it, and my confidence is growing slowly.
So far, I’ve been to parks and trails and even took my dog, Zeus with me a few times. Getting on the road, signaling (without falling over) and eventually building up my stamina and fitness is the dream I’m working on; it’ll be my “Everest”.
At the moment, I’m away from my bike and feeling a tad bereft.You know you’ve found a new love when you feel moved to write a poem to your heart’s desire.
the rush of fresh air
my heart beating without a care
‘me’ time- that I don’t have to share
pumping legs that tremble and shake
a whipping wind that keeps me awake
bemused passers-by that do a double-take
….sigh, missing my bike and inking my heart’s ache
©Vivian Zems
Poetry Form: Sevenling, Dverse Poets OLN
October 4, 2019 at 12:39 am
Good for you, Vivian, taking direct action to avoid the pill pushing medical community’s insistence. I love riding my bike for all of the reasons you mention. The two best investments I made with my bike were a basket for the front, as it’s so very handy, and a shock to go under the seat. No more jarring bumps!
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October 4, 2019 at 6:59 pm
Lol! Great!
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October 4, 2019 at 12:40 am
p.s. I love your title also!
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October 4, 2019 at 6:59 pm
Thank you!
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October 4, 2019 at 6:59 pm
You are welcome.
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October 4, 2019 at 12:54 am
Good on you! I have never ridden a bicycle although I have ridden a motorcycle. You have my admiration
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October 4, 2019 at 6:59 pm
Thanks Toni😊
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October 4, 2019 at 2:12 am
Good for you!! Your poem tells the truth of it all!
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October 4, 2019 at 2:14 am
Good for you! Keep yourself healthy and happy.
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October 4, 2019 at 6:54 pm
Thanks Grace!
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October 4, 2019 at 3:12 am
Good for you! 🙂
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October 4, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Thanks Ayala 🙌🏽
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October 4, 2019 at 3:15 am
“Inking my heart’s ache” ties it up real nice 🙂⭐️
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October 4, 2019 at 6:58 pm
Thanks OD!
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October 4, 2019 at 3:19 am
I feel the oneness between you and your bike.
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October 4, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Aaah! Sublime 😍
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October 4, 2019 at 3:54 am
This is lovely Vivian. Keep it up. I used to cycle a lot too. It’s addictive 😀
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October 4, 2019 at 6:54 pm
Indeed it is!
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October 4, 2019 at 3:40 pm
I understand this, completely. It can be so invigorating and a great way to connect with nature, or even the pulse of a city.
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October 4, 2019 at 6:53 pm
Absolutely!
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October 4, 2019 at 5:32 pm
This is absolutely lovely! ❤️ I admire your love for cycling and the positivity in your verse 😀
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October 4, 2019 at 6:53 pm
Thanks Sanaa!
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October 4, 2019 at 8:48 pm
You’re so adventurous, Viv, always going on new journeys, and I’m so pleased you’re enjoying cycling – and so good that Zeus has accompanied you and looked out for you. You’ve captured the cycling experience in your poem.
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October 5, 2019 at 3:20 am
Thanks Kim!
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October 6, 2019 at 4:54 pm
Good work.. I have the habit of bicycling to work, and now it’s a natural part of my day. One of the best way of avoiding medicine… but do take care with the traffic.
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October 6, 2019 at 4:55 pm
Thanks Björn! Will do 😊
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