Interests
For all who know Motorcycle Riders and More Importantly those who don’t:
I saw you; when you hugged your purse closer to you in the grocery store line.
But, you didn't see me put $10.00 in the Salvation Army donation kettle.
I saw you; when you pulled your child closer as we passed each other on the sidewalk.
But, you didn't see me playing Santa at the local mall.
I saw you; when you frowned at me when I smiled at your children.
But, you didn't see me when I took time off from work to run Toys for Tots.
I saw you; when you were yelling at your kids in the car.
But, you didn't see me pat my child's hand, knowing he was safe behind me.
I saw you; when you changed your mind about going into the restaurant when you saw me.
But, you didn't see me there attending a meeting to raise more money for Tornado Victims.
I saw you; when you rolled up your window and shook your head when I drove by.
But, you didn't see me driving behind you when you flicked your
Cigarette butt out the Window that hit me in the face.
I saw you; when you stared at my long hair.
But, you didn't see me cut ten inches of it off, to give to Locks of Love.
I saw you; when you rolled your eyes at my dusty black leathers.
But, you didn't see my brothers and I donate our old coats and gloves to those that had none.
I saw you; when you looked in fright at my many tattoos.
But, you didn't see my children’s names written in my heart tattoo.
I saw you; when you complained about how loud and noisy my bike was.
But, you didn't hear me when you were listening to your CD player and drifted into my lane.
I saw you; when you were racing down the road in the rain.
But, you didn't see me, getting soaked to the skin so I could get to work.
I saw you; when you were speeding while rushing off to go somewhere.
But, you didn't see me going home to be with my family.
I saw you; when you cut me off because you wanted to be in the lane I was in.
But, you didn't see me leave the road when you cut me off.
I saw you; when you went home to your family.
But, you didn't see me.
Because, I died that day you cut me off.
I was just a biker. A person with a job, friends and family.
But, you didn't see me, because of how I looked and the lifestyle that I live.
To all who responded to me about the previous poem;
Thanks for the comments. I have to say that someone else conceived the original concept of the Poem. I massaged it and shaped it to my own thinking and experiences. I'm glad you all liked it. I've received allot of mail concerning it and it feels good to know that so many agree and feel as I do about the subject. But to really understand it, you must be a rider yourself, because believe me, it has all happened to me except I'm not dead, yet. Please feel free to copy and distribute it to anyone you feel may also appreciate it or to someone who may need to read it.
Peace.
Music
Heavy Metal, Rock & Roll, Blues, Jazz; Including but not limited to the following..... GodSmack, Metallica, Nickelback, Buckcherry, Ozzy, Black Label Society, Joe Satriani, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Led Zepplin, ZZ Top, Aerosmith, The Doors, Deep Purple, Rob Zombie, Tesla, Shine Down, Motley Crue, Hinder, Stones.........
