She'll Follow Me Anywhere! A Poem And A Saxapahaw Bike Ride June 2, 2010
She'll Follow Me Anywhere! Even To Saxapahaw!
We Union Groove on out to Saxapahaw. Have a little music with your whine? There's a cue sheet at the very end. Almost!
Occasionally I use poetry to explain cycling or an aspect of cycling as history, technique, camaraderie, equipment, or just relationships.
I'll try to make them a little humorous. I do have a warped sense of humor though!
The poetry may not reflect truth, at least in a present tense but it will reflect a truth for someone at some time as all written word can.
Sometimes just a sentence can trigger a poem or essay. The "sentence of the day" was I'll follow you anywhere. Of course this is an absolute. And as you know "all absolutes are not!"
Mark Knopfler & Chet Atkins - Instrumental Medley
She said, "I'll follow you anywhere!
You seem so honest as well as fair!
You'll see that I will follow you!
I've seen the things that you can do!"
She said, "I'll follow you anywhere!"
(Unless, of course, you lose your hair!)
She said, "I'll love you til I die!"
(Or until I find another guy!)
I heard her say very loud and clear,
All the words I longed to hear.
Now the things I hear today,
Are all the words she didn't say.
"I'll be yours until the end of time!
Our stroll through life will be sublime!"
I loved the things I heard her say.
Until the day she rode away!
"We two are one! There is no doubt!"
(Until your charm or money wears out!)
"You have won my undying devotion!
I'm overwhelmed by this spell and potion!"
"I'll strive every day to love you more."
(Until that day I walk out that door!)
"You lead and I'll follow. You know the way!
I love you and believe in you!" (Today)
"We'll grow together, and together grow old!
Our love will be for generations to behold!
Each year I'll grow more fond of you!
It seems as a spell only voodoo can do!"
I never heard what she never said.
If I had, would I have had a clearer head?
She said, "I'll follow you anywhere!
Where could you ever go that I could ever care?"
I reminded her of what she had said,
And of the beautiful thoughts planted in my head.
She said, "Oh please! Be serious!
You speak as though you are delirious!"
"Now please pardon me as I condescend!
You knew all things must come to an end!"
She said, "I'll follow you anywhere!"
(Until you start getting in my hair!)
She said, "I'll follow you anywhere!"
(But not really, not if you really "go there"!)
She was very polite as she continued to say,
"Be well and prosper and have a good day!"
She then softly said, "Don't be sad. Please don't pout!
Just pack a few things, and get the #*!! out!"
June 4, 2010 Jose and Michael
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Union Groovin' To Saxapahaw
0.0 R 2.9 on Union Grove Church Rd.
2.9 R 6.1 Dairyland Rd.
9.0 R 1.7 Orange Grove Rd.
10.7 L 5.2 Bradshaw Quarry Rd.
15.9 L 1.3 Mebane Oaks
17.2 S 3.6 X HI 54 becomes Saxapahaw-Beth. Ch
20.8 Rest stop at Saxaphaw General store
20.8 L 0.1 from Rest Stop
20.9 BR 1.9 Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Rd.
22.8 R 1.0 Payne Rd.
23.8 BL 1.7 Salem Church Rd.
25.5 S 1.8 X HI 54 (becomes Mt. Willen)
27.3 R 0.1 Jim Minor
27.4 L 1.4 Mebane Oaks
28.8 R 3.0 Oak Grove Rd.
31.8 L 0.8 Vernon Rd.
32.6 L 2.4 Bradshaw Quarry Rd.
35.0 S 1.3 X Orange Grove becomes Arthur Minnis
36.3 L 0.7 Dodson's Crossroads
37.0 R 2.7 Borland Rd.
39.7 R 0.6 Arthur Minnis Rd.
40.3 L 0.4 Union Grove Church Rd.
40.7 R @ Church
Feels like 41 though!
Comments
AUTHOROuch Freya! Don't go ouch! Just giggle! Remember- love is a four letter word! Just teasing you!
Hi, Micky. It is sweet at first, start made me giggle in the middle, and I reached the end by saying, "ouch!" :(
I said love is feeling, but Mr. Story Teller told me firmly, "NO! Love is ACTION!" And I must agree (which I really hate in doing that sometimes because it's mean he beat me again in this competition of thought) that he is right.
Love: it is not supposed to be only words, but better as the will and act to make those words come true. Too bad, not many people understand this.
Great poem, Sir! As always. ^^
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Yo Dim! I know you'd follow me somewhere!
O, Micky. That was great. You are so funny. Love all your cycling pics too. take care, Dim x
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Thank you Joy! Nobody follows me long! Thank you Dear!
I am following you everywhere. But i wont say forever. This was sooooo original and brilliant, thanks
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Take it to be humorous Maita! I know that "you would follow me anywhere"!
humorous but made me sad a bit Mick, Maita
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Hey Pollyanalana! You're right! There are great guitarists and there are those that cross so many genres and ages. Thank you Dear!
That poem reminds me of that song, the last one on David Gates and Bread I did, hope you listened to it "Diary" you should if you haven't, it took all these years to really hear what it was saying and my husband is nuts about Chet and Knopfler together, of course I know Chet is gone now but they were all you needed when it came to guitar music. Great hub.
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I'm glad you had a good time BobbiRant! Thank you!
This is a great hub. Thanks for sharing it. Made me smile too.
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Yo Valerie! Thank you for coming by! I wish I could have said the things I never said too!
Yes, yes, Micky Dee. it is those things they don't say that get you every time. LOL (:v
I looked up the phrase 'sense of humor' in the book - yes that book - and saw your name and face - rated as 'essential' and 'definitive'
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Yo Epigramman! I think we'd have to be tethered! Thanks Bud!
she'll follow you anywhere - smart girl!!!
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Hey Peggy! I try to make these poems up with a little humor. I guess they are created a bit by my "tragic comedies" in love! There are plenty of fish in the sea! And after three days... I too love silos and barns. I really love red barns. They give a splash of color to a drab winter. Thanks Peggy!
This was funny and sad at the same time. My mother used to say "There are plenty of fish in the sea." The one or ones you hooked were simply throw-backs. The right one is swimming out there somewhere...
Enjoyed the beautiful scenery as always. Some terrific countryside with barns and silos.
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God bless you Prasetio! Your latest about advertising was great. Thanks Prasetio!
Beautiful poem, complete with great pictures and wonderful song. Amazing hub in one package. I wish I could be this woman, I'll follow you anywhere. Great and great my friend. I rate this Up without thinking twice. I hope you always healthy and also up date useful information about your cycling activity. You are my biker...
Prasetio
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Yo warrioRR! Thank you Sir.
Hi Nikkij504gurl! There you go! We lose some and then... we lose some more! Thank you Nikkij504gurl!
Yo yo yo! Always Exploring! I love that poem! "just toss that old letter away and say,"this will be a really great day!" The poem is very nice! Thank you for that. Of course women can sure write, "he said he'd follow me anywhere" too! GOD BLESS YOU Always Exploring!
Yo Rossi Brother Man! Even, and especially, voodoo comes to an end. Thank you Rossi!
Hi LadyJane! Mark knopfler can play with everybody. Chet Atkins! But That sound that he brought out with the Sultans of Swing - !!!
Hi Tom! Thank you very much for riding with me!
So enjoy your photo-poetic essays, Micky. Nice choice of tunes, too.
I like Mark knopfler and your hub! Sweet! Cheers!
Even spells Voodoo can do comes to an end (lol)...love the clarity here bro.Keep it up because the younger folks are learning.
Good one micky
women can be oh so tricky
they smile and say
i love you and will always stay
then like a puff of wind
their no longer there not even as a friend
but life goes on and can even get better
as long as you don,t read that old love letter
just toss that old letter away
and say,"this will be a really great day.
GOD BLESS YOU
awww thats messed up. but it happens to the best of us. dont bother wasting your time on someone who doesnt care. ive been fed lies and bullshit just to throw em up all over the floor just to turn around and hear some more.
Micky
Great as it has to be!!
Nice
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Yo Bro! Chet's been around with the pyramids I think. Thank you Brother Man. Happy coffee this morning!
Mic, outstanding tune choice, Chet is who I always wanted to be half as good as, He rode along with you well. Primo set up and execution.
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Thank you Sa'ge. Well you didn't tell me a story! Thank you Dear!
Micky; only somewhere never everywhere. love this one, i shall return, that is not a promise :D ~aloha~
MFB 111; Never make any promises ever, the only one I can make is death will come, then again, well, that's another story. lol.
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MFB- she was so nice about it all though! I threw some money over my shoulder as I was leaving. Yo MFB- I'll see you soon at your place!
Promises become premises upon which one can no longer rely, and all that's left is that old, trusty, solo bike, to pedal away from the postulations that never panned out, into golden years. I feel your pain. ~~~MFB III
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Yo Creativeone! Thank you Dear!
Thank you Micky, for another awesome peom, I enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing it. Godspeed. creativeone59
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Thank you Tantrum! I hope it was as good for you as it was for me! Now- I really am going to get my truck! Ah- a man and his truck. Now that's a lasting relationship! It was love at first sight really. It's been hard to warm up to her lately! The air-conditioner is out!
At least pick-ups don't talk ! Not that kind of pick-ups anyway ! LOL
C U later ;)
- AUTHOR
Well this has been fun,
But I just have to run.
I now must go and pick up my pick-up truck.
It's all I have since I last had a...girlfriend!
- AUTHOR
It's a bit fuzzy now, you know I have magnesia.
If I tell you a lot, it would be just to tease ya!
So where have you been, dear Micky boy ?
In what places lost and with what toys ?
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I'm so old I forgot where to begin!
Besides- I know where I've been!
Well take care then,that if they leave you behind,
you'll have to love yourself, and that can make you blind ! LOL
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Women are more capable at everything these days.
They can put me behind them in so many ways!
It's very difficult to take a woman in your bike.
Let them wonder why you left them alone to hike.
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I am certainly used and so worn out.
And my feet are colder than a speckled trout!
Some women say I'm just a "layabout!
There are too many reasons why I do without!
But you're so used ! And so worn out!
Women are handing what I wanted to ask you about ! :(
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Alas, alas! I'm out of gas!
Another woman has handed me my *$$!
Oh no! It's only about your cards.
Show me yours. I'm no retard ! LOL
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So it's not that I am debonair!
Or that I possess that savoir faire!
I'll follow you anywhere
If you have cash I can spare !
LOL
- AUTHOR
She said, "I'll follow you anywhere!"
Until I was wearing her underwear!
Sorry. I was trying to rhyme a little more and "this" was all I got!
LOL! Life is the blink of a God's eye. LOL
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Yep! We'll grow old together. I get old pretty fast!
It all depends on your credit !
Card ! LOL ;)
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Yeah? I bet you'd follow me anywhere!
LOL Mickyyyyy !!!!!! I will send this to my daughter ! It's so HILARIOUS ! you better yourself every day ! ;)
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