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Dust Off the Harley
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Dust Off the Harley |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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Blew the dust off the Harley something we'd been achin' to do hadn't ridden in too many months and this one was long overdue The wind in gusts of forty don't hold us back a bit That seat was still a perfect fit He gives it some throttle and I start to unwind Feel like this sweet ride was just in the nick of time |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Lori, that was absolutely lovely! And, besides the poem which was so light-hearted and happy, your spirits seem to have been a bit down lately and your ride has lifted your spirits so beautifully! I think you must both make the time and effort and whatever else it takes to go for a ride on the Harley more often - like every weekend perhaps? I enjoyed the ride too! Owl |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Sweet sensitive Owl, you are so kind to notice that it somehow feeds my soul. I was afraid of motorcycles until my husband taught me how to ride. I overcame a lot of fear for love and it took alot of trust. I finally learned how to meditate! But I only can do it on the bike  Yes I need more! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Nothing like straddling a hog to make everything okay again, eh, Lori? ~ Look hard behind you and you'll be able to maneuver around the pitfalls ahead of you. ~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Smiles and thank you, Lori. That is the first time I have ever heard of anyone meditating on a motor bike! But yes, I think you have captured the true meaning of meditation! I had an ex-boyfriend many years ago who had a motor bike - not a Harley though. I loved riding on the back of the bike - and that was in the days before the law required the wearing of helmets, and I loved the feeling of the wind blowing my hair back (instead of forward as it did when I had my MG). It seems to me that you have a husband very worthy of you and that makes me very happy. Owl |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Jerry-yep, pretty much. ____________________________________________ Owl, how sweet of you to say that... Actually I think I got the better end of the deal with him. Lori |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Nice! Too much snow still here in Maine, but I can't wait to get my motorcycle out too! Kat >^..^< |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
it's been years since i've been on a motorcycle but you took me back there easily with your wonderful poem...good one, Lori...i really enjoyed it There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Better endings are rare...'tis good you've yours! And we share that in common...bikes...and husbands who love 'em.  P.S. Enjoyed the smiles of the poem, too! |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I wanted to go too. It sounds like such a celebration of spring and freedom. xoxoxo Alison |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
My brother and my son being passionate bikers at heart, I can fully understand your bond with your Harley. The friction with the air is something like making love to the world ... the sense of freedom, also because of the speed. Simply delightful, dear Lori. Love, Margherita |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, I'm green with envy! I love Harley's! I haven't ridden on the back of one for a few years. I love how they sit low and you can feel the vibrations go right through your entire body! The sense of excitement and freedom are addictive! "Get your motor runnin' ~ Head out on the highway! Lookin' for adventure and whatever comes our way! ~ Born to be wild!"  Ride on, sister! Write on!  Linda |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
I, too, envy you. Before I married so many years ago, my mother wouldn't let me have or ride a bike. I got married to (in part) gain my own freedom. I found out quickly that my new bride wouldn't let me have a Honda, much less a Harley either. So, when I want to think back with fond memories riding (or riding on) a motorcycle, I am left with only envy. Good write...made me remember that one day...well, maybe. |
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