This fish is seeking his bicycle
23 Feb 2005
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His eye has roved
his feet have travelled
far and wide
but upon his doorstep
did he then only find
his bicycle
red
rare
standing proud
there she was!

Perfect
everything he ever wanted.
An old style as
fresh as the day first ridden,
her curved steel frame
hinting strength in the sunlight.
Her gearing perfectly
combined to climb the hills
coast the slopes
to meander the plains.
Her history added to her pride
with owners love
adding character
to the stationary
passing glance
that eyes her comfortable ride.

This Fish seeks a bicycle,
but this
a rare bicycle
that’s prone to be stolen
out bid in auction
or just generally expensive.
This Fish
has settled his heart
on this the finest of finds.
A treasure to take
to the country
to cruise past a bar
to explore canals
discover secrets
to share picnics
grazing on vista views
of freedom found
of pure pleasure
down private lanes.

Oh! This Fish wants that bicycle!

by Lockett Somerville
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