on my bike

he spoke in words

I didn't know

on my bike

a boy teenage riots

his parade on fire

on my bike

laying in the grass

in a secret location

on my bike

I remember

on my bike

someone else's face

behind the boys laughter

on my bike

he used to scream

in public places

on my bike

those sad soft eyes

it's all right

on my bike

tying moonlight in knots

instead of resting

on my bike

his romantic melancholy

his addiction

on my bike

it's safe today



— Cyclepaths/Wild Cherries Racing is a Truckee-based cycling team focused on racing and local bike advocacy. For more information, results and upcoming events, visit www.cwcracing.org.