Nikki Reynolds Poet Free verse

He Rides

He Rides

When he gets lonely he rides,
all through town, 
up and down
the small town streets and neighborhoods.
He lives alone,
his wife is gone, 
the days are long, 
so he rides.
He returns home to rest a while.
The walls start closing in,
he knows nothing else to do, 
so he rides again

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Janet Grace November 26, 2016 at 7:46 AM Beautifully written and heart wrenching. Imagery perfect for seeing him ride in my minds eye.

Darren White November 14, 2016 at 12:02 AM That so very well tells a story of loneliness... well written.

Chicano Eddie November 2, 2016 at 9:42 PM This one can encapsulate many versions for every walk of life. I feel it's captured universally. Good job. Keep up the good work. Nikki Reynolds November 11, 2016 at 9:40 PM Thank you!

Francis J Grasso October 31, 2016 at 9:39 AM Nicely written, Nikki! congratulations on your win! ...Fran Nikki Reynolds October 31, 2016 at 11:26 PM Thank you!! What win??

Daniel Turner October 29, 2016 at 5:54 AM If you had said walks then you could very well be talking about me:) Love your poem, Nikki! Nikki Reynolds October 29, 2016 at 9:11 AM Really. I was inspired to write this because my next door neighbor lost his wife to cancer several years back. He seriously rides around and is in and out all day long. I know he just gets tired of sitting at home alone with the memories. Thank you for commenting. I am brand new to this and not really computer savvy.