Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Poet Light Verse

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"Right Hook" is cyclist jargon for when a car makes a right turn cutting into the path of a cyclist. 

Right Hook

Slam.

And the beat goes on
pounding on ribs
temples pulsing
words clenched keeping
explosions inside
adrenaline lines ripping
subcutaneous quakes raging
and as I fiercely pedal away
all I manage is

"Have A Nice Day!"



17.11.27

Composed for Lewis Raynes'
"Emotional anger, hurt, rage"

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Gregory Richard Barden December 15, 2017 at 11:11 PM Best wishes and congratulations on your win, Mo - keep up the great work! You are one of the most honest and substantive poets I know - no wasted words or filler or fluff ANYwhere, and I love it! :-) <3 Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 16, 2017 at 12:20 AM Thank you dear Poet :) yeah... less is mo <3

Lewis Raynes December 7, 2017 at 10:03 PM Wow, what a great last line, didn't see that one coming, u built that so well, great poem Maureen, I've often walked that walk... :) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 8, 2017 at 2:24 PM Thank you for the prompt Lewis! That's been waiting for years to be a poem :) ...walk on walk on brother ;)

Eve Roper December 4, 2017 at 8:04 PM Nicely done, Maureen, those emotions are stirring and rage... But, have a nice day. I like the poem. Good luck in the contest Hugs Eve~`* Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 5, 2017 at 9:57 AM Thank you Eve :) this specific event was about the closest near miss of my career, the jolt was so intense I bawled for a good mile. I did make the list with this piece. Hugs!

Andrea Dietrich December 3, 2017 at 3:46 PM Oh, I loved that quick ending on this one. Have a nice day. So clever. Congrats, Maureen Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 3, 2017 at 4:55 PM Thank you Andrea :) ditto! xomo

Cheryl Hoffman December 3, 2017 at 8:42 AM Haven't rode a bike in ages but this brings to mind when my younger brother was a teenager and almost got hit…the women apologized and said she thought he was a cone! An awesome write for the contest Mo~good luck in it and thank you for commenting on my limericks!~Che :) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 3, 2017 at 9:34 AM Why am I not surprised! Am reminded of the cop's dumbfounded question to the driver that clipped my friend on an orange cruiser with a big ass rear child seat covered in reflective tape "you didn't see 'that' bike?!" la la la! :) xomo!

Lim'Rik Flats December 1, 2017 at 8:58 AM Hmm...think I'd be saying "have a nice effing day!" Tis why I mostly ride single track. And this was before hydraulic disc brakes? Wow! You really captured the mo;-) Have a nice day ~ john Lim'Rik Flats December 1, 2017 at 9:56 AM Up 'n down. Usually 15k and 2-3K elevation gain plus roots 'n rocks. Soon down south — 25k to 50k, sand and rocks, not much elevation:-( Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 1, 2017 at 9:48 AM ...single track; DH? Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 1, 2017 at 9:46 AM Ceramics :) Used to keep my front brakes squeaky on purpose, as loud as bus squealing bus brakes on command! Could stop on a dime ( needed it too on a courier's wage lol) ;)

Demetrios Trifiatis November 29, 2017 at 3:58 AM Having been a cyclist and having participated in many competitions surely I applaud your fine poem! You seem to know what you are talking about! Great work my friend, Maureen! Good luck! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 29, 2017 at 6:49 AM You were a competitive cyclist and you're just telling me now? Roadie? :) you are wonderful you. Thank you and much love! xomo

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 28, 2017 at 7:19 PM I feel the adrenaline rush from this cardio-boost poem, Maureen. Beautiful last line to cast after a harrowing near-disaster. Cool expressions in this revealing poem. Love and joy always. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 29, 2017 at 6:52 AM You know just what to say Freddie :) Thank you dear, heaps of hugs your way my friend <3 xomo!

Connie Marcum Wong November 28, 2017 at 2:03 PM Your poem certainly conveys what happens so often to cyclists. Well written! I like your upbeat ending. : ) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 28, 2017 at 2:22 PM Thank you! :) xomo!

Patricia Cresswell November 28, 2017 at 1:23 PM You made me jump alright. One minute your there then you grew feathers and flew away. A very uncomfortable poem to read as it brings to mind times of similarity for me. Good write. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 28, 2017 at 1:38 PM The adrenaline it takes to stop on a dime, I've O.D.'d ;) thank you lovely! xomo

Jan Allison November 28, 2017 at 11:33 AM Very well expressed Maureen .. I wonder when a cyclist gets angry do they become a cyclepath lol:-) hugs jan xx Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 28, 2017 at 12:43 PM You are hilarious! <3 Hey, do you know why the bike needed a kick stand? Because it was two tired ;p xomo!

Arthur Vaso November 28, 2017 at 2:17 AM I will definitively only buy you a glass of wine and avoid that tight hook!!! :) Hugs Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 28, 2017 at 6:38 AM Giggles :) I like sweet Ontario reds. xomo!

Andrea Dietrich November 27, 2017 at 3:35 PM I never knew that slang expression. It's GREAT, and also the poem you used it in! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 27, 2017 at 7:37 PM Awesome :) thank you Andrea! xomo

Charlie Smith November 27, 2017 at 2:58 PM Love it Maureen, best wishes... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 27, 2017 at 7:30 PM Thank you Charlie, delighted :) xomo!

Arturo Michael November 27, 2017 at 1:36 PM Wow...Dangerous...even hilarious ..."Have a nice day" All the best Maureen Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 27, 2017 at 7:28 PM Tee hee :) thank you so much Arturo xomo!

Mike Hauser November 27, 2017 at 1:30 PM I can feel it... Nicely done! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 27, 2017 at 7:26 PM Awesome :) thank you Mike! xomo

Vijay Pandit November 27, 2017 at 12:57 PM Rage well described in polite words--quite effective! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 27, 2017 at 7:23 PM Why thank you Vijay :) xomo!

Akkina Downing November 27, 2017 at 12:52 PM Road rage? Lol! This is so good got me smiling :) good luck dear Maureen in the contest... hugs and smiles :) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 27, 2017 at 7:22 PM Thank you lovely! Bless! xomo :)

Ilene Bauer November 27, 2017 at 12:22 PM wow! i can understand exactly how you were feeling! well-expressed, maureen... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 27, 2017 at 12:28 PM Cheers! Thank you Ilene :) xomo!

Silent One November 27, 2017 at 12:08 PM Oh so you were the driver, I thought you would have been the cyclist! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 27, 2017 at 12:27 PM Evil...lol! ;)

Heidi Sands November 27, 2017 at 11:38 AM Good one Maureen! :) Good luck in the contest ! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 27, 2017 at 11:41 AM Cheers! Thank you lovely :)

Joseph May November 27, 2017 at 11:35 AM I like the ending Maureen...although another gesture might have sufficed...lol Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 27, 2017 at 11:40 AM I know eh?! :) with my visceral intonation the point was surely made ;p Thank you Joseph!