September 29, 2010

this guy.

i see this guy.
on chestnut ave.
almost everyday.

i do not know him.

he is usually somewhere on this stretch of road.


he rides a bike too.

his is a mountain bike.
mine is not.

we always bike the opposite directions of each other.
both going home from work.

he wears a helmet.
i do not.

he rides on the street.
i choose the sidewalk.

he is an expert.
i am a beginner.

we always nod at each other.
it really makes my day.
i look forward to seeing him on my ride home.

today i thought more about this guy.
i bet he has a family.
he is working hard for them.
he is being safe for them too.
he does where a helmet.

everyday around 6:07pm our lives cross paths.
on opposite sides of the street.

we nod.
with a little smile.
it makes the world a better place.


4 comments:

  1. Bikers gotta stick together! He's probably pretty jealous of your sweet ride.

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  2. umm i'm kind of jealous of your sweet ride! cute basket. and i'm really proud of you for riding to work. i have not yet braved the city streets to do it but i think i will when it stops raining.

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  3. you know how we do!

    hanner - it started raining on me a little yesterday!
    but i do love riding my bike. but the weather our there is crazy right now eh?
    p.s. ill let you take a ride on it when you come for christmas!

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  4. sorry to interrupt, but I think you should get a T-shirt with your phone number on it - maybe he's NOT married and he'll call....or hang a sign on the front of your basket...
    you make my day
    nice seeing you
    call me

    ok, maybe it's a dorky idea.

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