Activities

Events that occur on a daily basis. Interactions that would be considered the norm and how they are able to shape our perception of the world and people. People come not only in all shapes and sizes but they are all unique in their own way. The impression we may have of a person also may determines how we may view race, religion and even ourselves. I will talk about something that has effected me and that has left a lasting effect on me.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Bicycle

I have never been able
                         to ride
                                 a bicycle.

Childhood innocence was denied,
             the laughter of the carefree
             was never uttered by me.

Always the outcast
at home and in school,
selected for this life of solitude.

I've saddled responsibilities,
a never ending shadow
cast over me.


I have never been able
                         to ride
                                 a bicycle.

To join the various children
at play,
who raced.........

To their hearts content.

Bitterness embodies me
while sitting at my dining room table -
just a physical presence,

Casually,
            I am being ignored
            by many and nobody.

Yet,
 I have never been able
                         to ride
                                 a bicycle.

The shadow
                of incompetence
                 mocks me day and night.

For carefree dreams
                were denied to me,
                 without a waver or thought.
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1 comment:

  1. AnonymousMay 8, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Wonderful use of riding the bike as a metaphor. Such a typical symbol of childhood innocence and joy turned into an icon of sadness and regret. Wonderfully written, but so sad.

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