Escape On a Bike:

The tune of the pipes 
Calling your name 
As the bike warms up 
And awaits your arrival 

Weaving and swaying 
Through the concrete jungle 
Dodging and ducking 
Traffic lights and cars 
Pollution drives us 
Out of the city 

Cleanse our faces with the salt 
From the sea
As we rumble past 
The roaring ocean 

You and I 
Melting together  
Racing along the 
Foothills of the mountain 
Washing out our lungs 
With farm fresh air 

The tune of the exhausted pipes 
The angelic manurers of the bike 
Are romancing the mountain 
As the bike becomes alive 
And protect us like a lover 

The overspray of the waterfall is
Washing the city out of or hair 
Replacing the oxygen in the 
Paws of our skin 
Exciting our sensors 
Wetting our appetite 

Launching out of the forest 
Racing along the plain  
Travelling faster than light 
Floating into space 

The Engine running on galaxy gas 
The tyres run on star dust 
Our journey never ends 
And quit frankly my dear 

With you by my side 
And a highly polished bike 
I never want this journey to end
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Andrews Avatar
August 17, 2013 at 11:26 PM
I am so proud of myself 12 months ago Red from RedMund Productions found my typing practice as I called them, she called my work Poetry As she owns a Publication house she actually published a book using about 120 of my stories and called the book Love Letters From Oz And now to be featured here, what can I say Thank you every one
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August 17, 2013 at 10:40 PM
GORDON, CONGRATULATIONS on having your poem featured this week........ Love ~SKAT~
Andrews Avatar
August 17, 2013 at 11:27 PM
You're too kind Thank you
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August 17, 2013 at 9:43 PM
Hello Gordon. Congratulations!!! It's nice to see your poem Featured on the soups Home Page, this past week :-) goodnight~ Luv* LINDA .
Andrews Avatar
August 17, 2013 at 11:27 PM
You're too kind Thank you
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August 15, 2013 at 6:54 AM
I was happy to read this very enjoyable poem this morning. You painted an awesome picture with your words. Congrats on this poem being featured on the home page this week. :)
Andrews Avatar
August 17, 2013 at 11:27 PM
You're too kind Thank you
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May 9, 2013 at 9:22 PM
Gordon, your poem is very enjoyable, :-) Wishing you a nice warm welcome to Poetry Soup. Wishing you the best in your writings. I hope you find this community to be one of the best. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets, and myself? If you ever want or need feedback on any given poem, please look me up by clicking on my name anytime you're on line. I'm looking forward in becoming your #1 poetry soup fan. Please keep me posted every time you post a poem <3 LUV ~*~SKAT"
Andrews Avatar
August 17, 2013 at 11:28 PM
I am pleased to give you a smile
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May 3, 2013 at 8:21 PM
About your poem: I like the escape. the feeling of the love and ride, are good reasons in not wanting the journey to stop.... always~ Linda
Andrews Avatar
August 17, 2013 at 11:29 PM
I like to write but I like to give you a smile from my writing Thank you
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May 3, 2013 at 8:19 PM
Ho Gordon, , Welcome to poetry soup. My name is Linda; many poets on the soup call me PD for fun. If you like, please consider checking out my contest in the future. SOME ARE FUN : -) You can find the contest page by clicking on the top left hand side. You will find many different contests to choose from. I’m looking forward in reading and following your poems right now and the future. If you ever want or need feedback on a certain poem, please look me up. I can't wait to read what you highly recommend. You can always stop by and say hi if you like. Keep me posted when you post your next poem…. Thank you ~ Always & Forever *LINDA
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May 3, 2013 at 7:22 AM
Thank you for your fine poem, you write very well Gordon. - Welcome to P-Soup. - Hope you will get much pleasure from sharing your thoughts and poems here with us. - Wish you all the best. - (Give comments, to get back) - Have a lovely weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Andrews Avatar
August 17, 2013 at 11:29 PM
Thank you
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