That Is The Day
Posted by Brad Osborne on September 9, 2021 · 20 Comments
~~~
It started early,
can’t say exactly when.
Almost like a tickle,
though I knew even then,
that twist of grip and rush of wind
would always be a friend.
~~~
Exuberant youth spent
riding anything that runs.
Chasing down tree-lined valleys
to catch the setting sun.
Swapping tales of rides gone by
and dreams of rides to come.
~~~
In the summer of life,
filled with family and friends.
The road, life reflected,
full of turns, twists, and bends.
Nicer bikes, the longest rides,
thinking summer won’t end.
~~~
Then so quickly time passes,
now in the fall of my years,
I still love the wind
and the stomping of gears.
I have lived a biker’s life,
yet now I ride with one fear.
~~~
When the time comes
that I can no longer roam,
when the saddle calls
denied by failed body or bone,
that is the day, Lord,
to call me on home.
~~~
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a passionate biker
Guilty as charged!
Wonderful!
Thank you!
😊
I know this to be the truth of your spirit.
Thanks sis! Love you to the moon and back!
I can relate
Thank you much for sharing
how nice that you have found something you love so much and have been able to pursue for so long. I wish you many more years on the road!
Thanks Jim! I am sure we will be squeezing in a lot of riding before our season ends.
this weekend looks perfect…
Plenty more miles to ride and sunsets to watch. By the way, I like the bigger font.
I like it too. I just can’t figure out how to make it happen consistently anymore since WP changed the formatting awhile ago. Thanks Pete!
Great work my friend! Time and time passed is implacable…
Thank you, Francisco! Your kind words are always a blessing to me.
You’re very welcome my friend!
This is so lovely Brad. I am glad you have a sport you enjoy so much. I also relate to the aging issue. When I can no longer do for myself, I too, hope God will take me home. Beautiful piece Brad. Love and warm hugs 🤗 Jonikins
Thanks Jonikins!
You are so welcome dearest Brad. Sending you my love❤️❤️
I am glad you have found something that brings you so much joy!