Micky Dee, His Bike, Don Quixote, and Points of Light

“Even though you’ve painted it I can tell that ride.”

I heard from a cyclist as he pulled alongside.

“You’re still riding that same old frame.

That’s the frame you built that has no name.”

I said, “That’s not true, oh quite contraire,

This is a great frame that is quite rare.

It wears no name as we all can see.

But this great frame was made by me.

I chose the investment cast bottom bracket, lugs, dropouts,

I chose all the right choices so there would be no doubts.

It’s all Columbus SL tubing, the best in its day.

Each tube from the seat lug is a double tapered stay.

I mitered each tube and brazed every joint.

I filed all the lugs and tapered each point.

I cut my initial into the bottom bracket with pride.

I constructed every part to insure a great ride.

Before I even started I made very sure,

That this bicycle would start out very pure.

I showed no haste in making it right.

I carved into each lug a point of light.

Two stars in the top lugs can be seen very clearly.

In the bottom lug I carved a cross I hold dearly.

These tubes are all double butted and seamless.

And though I seem to ride alone I am not team-less.

The paint on this frame doesn’t give it much flash,

Someday I may crash, this bike and body may trash.

Yes, this frame is very old, just like me.

Perhaps I’m just another Don Quixote.

But this steed and I will always rise to fight,

The very good fight for points of light."