Cycles

She breathes in, deep 
the crisp October air
to fill her little lungs,
as day dips in the distance.

Leaves tremble and they fall
from trees onto the path.
She grows before my eyes,
deciding she’ll not follow.

Shedding extra wheels,
she wobbles into balance,
and soars on tires of two
across an autumn canvas.

Hours slip away with sun;
a watching moon appears.
She rides across the stars
upon a brand-new cycle.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Rolland Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 4:07 PM
lovely ballad in autumn, enjoyed following yann
Hind Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Love this one- you really could feel the mood
Greenhough Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 2:35 PM
I feel the excitement of a bicycle escape. The crescendo of verbs (my favorite part of speech) starts slowly, and has my heart racing to the end. A magnificent poem.
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