Saturday, January 26, 2008

No hands


It was three miles
or more from Mike's
home all the way
into town.

Riding with arms
straight out for balance
and pedaling strong
and steady.

I was eleven and
never felt more free
and alive than on that
particular day.

I remember it still
and sometimes talk about it;
about the time I rode
all the way from Mike's
into town
with no hands.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

From Mike's house to town was slightly down hill and with the wind. I know. Cuz I'm Mike.

Riding home from town to Mike's on a cold gray windy day with "no hands" was a very different level of challenge. I know. Cuz I tried it.

Mike