THE RIDE 10.31.11
Riverwalk is a local thing,
a walking, bike trail along the Tennessee River.
Someone recommended I give it a try.
So dust of the old bike did I
and stuff it into the car
on a beautiful fall afternoon.
No clue where to go.
Just headed out and let it flow,
wandered off on dead ends twice.
But that just added to the mystique of the day.
Doing something I just wouldn't have
had I not been given the idea.
On I went exploring a new avenue.
Enjoying the rush of the wind over my face,
the quick acceleration down a slope.
Push hard up a rise
just to feel the strength flow
from my body to the bike.
On and on I went
Until I was high on a bluff
overlooking the river far below.
Thought it best to head back now,
it's been 6 or 7 miles
far more than I thought I'd do.
But the trip back to the car
was as much fun as the trip out
just pedalling merrily away.
Enjoying a beautiful fall day
herons and ducks along the away
even a grove of bamboo did I pass.
The sun was getting low.
There was more of a chill in the air
but so alive I felt.
May you have a moment today
when you just feel so totally alive!
Enjoy the ride of life
it's what wonderful memories are made of.
All My Love Always, Keith
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