Bicycles and Me

Katie sings of bicycles,

nine million in Beijing.

Can you imagine all those bells,

if they should start to ring?

An orchestra's obnoxious sound,

a jarring, noisy din.

Can you anticipate the hell

of parking in that place?

You'd need to know your bearings well

to find an empty space.

And then you'd have the problem of

retrieving one you own.

How would you find the one that's yours

when all of them are cloned?

I'm thankful that I've room to move,

with air that's clean to breathe.

I'm thankful for the birds that sing

in woodlands deep in trees.

And though I've been and seen Beijing,

was pleased that I could go,

I couldn't wait to travel home

to country views I know.

Reviews

[Neville]

I really like that old song, and remember hearing it for the first time .. it's one of them that grows on ya, isn't it .. unlike your little dedication to it and subsequent thoughts on the matter .. which I enjoyed from the off ........................................... it kinda rings my bell anyway, ting-a-ling and toodle oooh :)

[Chris Shaw]

Better late than neva. How did I miss thanking you? A sorry my friend.

Chris

[Neville]

no worries .. have a good day Chris :)

[Gee]

Always good to come home. Clever, methinks your pen would do justice to any thought that entered into your head.
Morning Christine :)

[Chris Shaw]

Well, that may be pushing a bit Gee. There are definitely some subjects I prefer, the natural world and people. There are many others I just let slide by. Thank you and Good morning.

[Norman 223]

I loved the bouncy rhythm of this which belies the cacophony and congestion of an overcrowded city.
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[Chris Shaw]

Your comments are greatly appreciated Norman and thank you for taking the time to read my outpourings.

[Ranger Kessel]

Thoroughly enjoyed the rhythm. You are truly an ambassador to art. Thank you for the read.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your kind review. Appreciated.

[Ahleen Embel]

i love reading great reading..i enjoyed it keep up the good work

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ahleen.

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Wow! I love the rhythm and rhyme of this poem.
It is true that you would be amazed of some places but still there's no place like home.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Margaux. So true. No place like your own home. Appreciate your comments.

[AmeliaGerhardt]

I loved this piece. There is nothing greater than returning from a trip, no matter how wonderful it may have been, and realizing how blessed we are to have such a beautiful home. Thank you for allowing me a sense of pride within your writing.

[Chris Shaw]

I thank you also for your very kind review AmeliaGerhardt.

[ScaredSilent]

For some reason I found this very nostalgic. But I loved it all the same.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Gabriel. Not surprised you found it nostalgic, I was pining for home while I was there. It really made me appreciate everything I have at home. Taught me not to take the beauty of the countryside for granted. thank you for your kind review Gabriel.

[Coyote Poetry]

I love the song. I would love to visit Asia. I like the pace of the Asia world. Here in the USA. We run and run into great circles. A wonderful poem Christine. I enjoyed this poem.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote and a very good morning from me across the pond, to probably late night for you.

[Coyote Poetry]

It is. Almost three am. I'm off to bed soon. I'm the babysitter for my grandchildren tomorrow. I enjoyed this poem and you are welcome.

[Chris Shaw]

Have fun with your grandchildren in the morning.

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful day today. We will be off to lake St. Clair.

[Chris Shaw]

fabulous, enjoy

[Restless_Heart]

Nothing can beat our home place tho.. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Home sweet home I agree. Thank you.

[Ana Papaya]

first off the rhyme is spot on as is the flow
and i have to agree, there's no place like home

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ana.