My Mountain Bike 
Category: Writing and Poetry 


I rode my mountain bike over trails both wide and narrow
Hills and valleys both high and low
The smell and texture of the rocks and dirt was exquisite
My cleats were fastened into my pedals and I had command over 
that bike
My gloves grasped the handle bars and guided me through each 
challenge assuredly
Over hilltops I climbed, straining my legs and will with each 
push of the pedals
The downhills were a nice reward for a job well done climbing 
the mountains and hills
I would fly like a bird down the hills
Race through the turns
I had a special place I would go
After a hard ride with buckets of sweat
Pouring down me
My chest and lungs heaving
It was a bench on top of a steep hill
In the Coyote Hills National Park
Overlooking the San Francisco Bay
And the Dumbarton Bridge
On a clear day you could see all the way to San Francisco 50 
miles away from there
The Pyramid building and all the beauty there
I would relax my breathing and just soak it all in
After a nice rest I would continue on my adventures
My bike evolved over time as I had ridden it hard on a daily 
basis
Every part almost I eventually replaced with the best there is
Just to make sure I never broke down when in that state of 
spiritual bliss
I rode my bike to and from work every day
10 miles each way
20 miles a day
100 miles a week
Riding was my life
My escape from the things that get me down
I could ride both street and trail
I could pass road racers on my mountain bike
Seems I left those days behind
I picked up some wieght
I'm afraid to display my wait atop that bike for all to see
But who the hell cares what people think
What the hell, I'm gonna ride again
Even if it kills me
Spending all this time on myspace isn't healthy
We're all just trying to make our way in the world
And be a little bit appreciated for our creativity
Whoopdy doo, I'd rather be riding
There are a few of you on here 
I care an aweful lot about
I'll be around for you
But I gotta chill on this butt sitting business
It's bad for my spirit and my mind
Ask my buddies who I went emo on lately
I hope I left this place better than I found it
I hope you all realize your dreams and aspirations
I hope we can all have a beer together some day
God bless you all, each and every one of you
Bye for now