Crazy Couriers

All bike couriers
have got to be crazy,
for the fancy of a buck
facing storm and traffic frenzy.

All bike couriers
are totally bizarre
when normal is a pod
with not even real walls;
sporting photos to remind you
of who you really are.

Yes all bike couriers
are insane
if sanity is staring down 
the face of a machine.
Tired at end of day,
tell me,
where all have you been?

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/9/2017 10:55:00 AM

Cool poem, Maureen. Appreciate the insight on this dangerous occupation. Reminds me of the movie "Premium Rush" w/Joseph Gordon Levitt starring. That's the adrenaline kick, I'm guessing. I am awed by courier you stamina. Some lucky fella got a premium lover in you. A mighty fine poem. Love and hugs always.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/9/2017 11:12:00 AM

Thank you Freddie for checking it out and liking it :) that film is cheesy lol my pick for a good courier flick is 2 Seconds. My partner had a physical career too, a dancer. We shared similar woes with retirement. Much love your way dear poet! xomo

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 9/7/2017 7:34:00 AM

They must have legs like steel bands. I cam't even begin ti think how dangerous their job might be each day. Made me ponder Maureen.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 9/7/2017 8:15:00 AM

Lol dead end dream job, just as well :) tho met a nurse years ago that pegged me as a similar creature: adrenaline junkie...

Patricia Cresswell
Date: 9/7/2017 7:44:00 AM

UMMM decided not to apply.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 9/7/2017 7:40:00 AM

I couriered 20yrs in our capital. I remember being nervous 2am walking by myself in the park with the dog to see meteor shower, realizing I am far more likely to get killed at work than in a park at night, with a dog. ;)