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Learning To Fly
by Patricia A Martin → (All Poetry by Patricia A Martin)
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I have, at the age of 66, just purchased (like, a week ago) a brand new 2009 Harley Sportster 883L. I just never, never got over "The Wild One."

 

There’s something about
having your head in the wind
instead of up your ass.
 
There’s something about
Going from sun into shade
And actually feeling the change.
 
There’s something about
The smell of newly cut hay,
And the good rich odor
Of newly-spread manure.
 
It’s why I’m out there,
Pushing the envelope,
Fulfilling childhood
Fantasies.
At the age of
66.
 
But I ran the original Route
Of the same number
And it taught me
There are more important things
Than deadlines, and schedules,
like having time
to lie in the sun
and worship
the ocean.
 
So I ride.
I fly.
 
 

 


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 Reviews of "Learning To Fly"
Reviewed by Juliet Waldron
Reviewed on July 30, 2009
Love it! How about a picture?? I know you've got some good ones, old HD woman. ;)

Reviewed by ~ H (Reader)
Reviewed on July 29, 2009
Sounds like fun to me...enjoy, Holly

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on July 22, 2009
Great poem,I enjoy it,take care

EDWIN

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on July 21, 2009
Oh my goodness, was that you I passed on the road????? Fantastic, upbeat piece...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on July 21, 2009
Patti,
Congratulations! And not just because of the new bike but what it represents and your superb attitude, so enhancing and positive. You go, girl! Love this.

John

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on July 21, 2009
Dear Wild One II, don't get reckless if I tell you how much
I like this ride on the wild side, but--I like as much or more
the way you tell it. Pat, the writing and the structure of the
writing reveal the hand of a great talent, on and off the Harley.
-gene.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on July 21, 2009
My oldest brother is 65 and he recently purchased a Harley. Hmmm. Makes one wonder. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on July 20, 2009
If the only option for your head is in the wind or up the ass, I'll take the wind too. I have a great uncle in his late 70s who still rides his Harleys. I wish you many happy miles. Enjoyed.


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