Essence of Cool

Hey look, ..another motorcycle man!
Long hair and top of his head is tan,
face looks like a Christmas wreath!
Green bug juice streaks his beard,
and orange beetles in his teeth.
A bumblebee pockmarked his forehead,
where it must have burned in like lead,
No helmet or gear but he’s cool,
a biker’s unspoken rule!
This chopper with the suicide shift,
was given by his ex wife as a gift,
But he can’t get a date, even at the shows,
I think it’s got something to do… 
with that dead moth stuck up his nose.
Wears shorts to feel the freedom of the breeze,
between the tar spots and bugs on his knees.
What a tough cool dude,
Attention is his food.
There he goes like he’s off to a race!
A hatch of insects covering his face!
Bare chest and black leather vest!
Shorts and sandals for the rest!
VA-ROOOM!!
Bugs don’t bother such a cool dude,
Look at him go ! …..MY WORD!!!
Oh crap ! .. here comes a bird …
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Neels Avatar
May 23, 2011 at 6:16 AM
lol, I was hoping to find one that would make me not laugh so loud that I would get into trouble at work but guess what??? you did it again Bob.. Love it though ;)
Fiery Avatar
May 22, 2011 at 3:16 PM
it really made me laugh...[ giggling] A very nice write...I enjoyed this a lot !
Song Avatar
May 22, 2011 at 6:46 AM
Va-ROOOOM. This is such a racy motorcycle man poem, Robert. Hey, by the way, is he wearing a colt revolver anywhere under his misquito laden attire? ha ha. Drenched in bugs galore, this poem is purely fun!! Gwendolen
Devonshire Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Thanks for your comment on the eagle poem, Rob. Please let me know when you post some new work! Hope you'll give my contest a shot. No rush on that. Love, Carolyn
Foulk Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 6:47 PM
this was so funny, cracked me up to no end. a great write, enjoyed it.
Devonshire Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 3:10 PM
Oh, Rob, you really had me laughing! In the Daytona area where I live, the bikers gather often and they have to wear helmets here to avoid getting pock-marked by bees. What if that bird were an eagle? I'm seeing two "road kills" at the end of this outrageously funny poem. Thanks for your comments. I have been having health problems and was at the doctor's nearly all day yesterday. Sorry it's taken me so long to respond. Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Thank you for sharing your fabulous poetry today Robert. It was a very interesting piece to read. I am going to have to show this one to my hubby. He has a 2009 Harley Davidson Heritage SoftTail. I wish it would stop raining so we can ride. Love, Carol
Trevino Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 6:22 AM
lol, too the cool and funny image =(^.^)= Royal
Sweetheart Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 5:38 AM
Please .. reading this Robert so reminds me of my husband who is a motorcycle guy ..he has a super hot Harley .. and in the Summer oh does he show off.. this is really the essence of cool.. and.. va room..sound effects too luv.. the bird well comes with the territory luv..haha... and I do luv the horses.. cannot keep me away from the Derby ..this week the Preakness and Animal Kingdom is supposed to take it all luv.. tell me more..
A   Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 5:33 AM
Good morning, Robert !ooo, funny in many ways,,, i can imagine the streak of bugs on his beard... I've always wondered if they get the same effect,, ones car grill does when riding with the wind... and lol... to the bird dropping by.. enjoyed your poem..
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May 19, 2011 at 5:25 AM
robert, what a display of lilting words and imagery.. i got bugged, lol... fascinated with winning wishes if for a contest!:) huggs, nette
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