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Born-Again Biker
by David R Spellman
carried away by hurricane winds
your chopper sent to ride the waves
now nothing left to anchor you there
the metal steed plows watery graves
blown up north upon a greyhound coach
with no place to live, all outta cash
whoever thought our paths would cross
if but for a moment, in such a flash
you told me stories of days gone past
of henchman duties, your enforcer deeds,
of angels from hell who smuggled grass,
left bodies decaying among the weeds
your tattoos boasted a colored life,
words attested to long-changed ways
how at last you gave your life to Him
now living peacefully these many days
I wondered how as we parted then
that our different lives had set their pace
and put us on such a different course
yet wound us up in this same place
09/04/2004 Posted on 09/05/2004
Copyright © 2024 David R Spellman
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 09/05/04 at 01:41 AM You catch the thread of the biker's life succinctly, dramatically, and revealingly! The why of the meeting is, I think, not by chance. |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 09/05/04 at 02:47 PM Very nicely expressed David. A story poem with a strong moral message, and proof that even angels from Hell can change their ways. |
| Posted by Mara Meade on 09/05/04 at 07:12 PM You never know how the Almighty will work His ways. Great story, told so well.... |
| Posted by JD Clay on 09/05/04 at 09:30 PM It certainly is amazing to see and hear of the many paths to the top of the mountain, and the trials and tribulations that bring us to that end. Good stuff, Dave...pe4ce... |
| Posted by Charles E Minshall on 09/05/04 at 11:10 PM Excellent Dave....Charlie |
| Posted by Mike Loftis on 09/06/04 at 01:38 AM Excellent presentation of God's mysterious ways. |
| Posted by Melissa Arel on 09/06/04 at 01:20 PM Amen, brotha, for posting this awesome poem! ;-) I really enjoyed reading every single part of this.. great read, as always! |
| Posted by Kate Demeree on 09/06/04 at 01:45 PM I love this testiment to the twists and turns of fate, and the people who breeze into and out of our lives seemingly for no reason. Great Read.. the cadence to this one is awesome. |
| Posted by Brett Shane on 09/06/04 at 11:09 PM a chance meeting, oh what paths our lives may take! different errands, and different ends. Fascinating! |
| Posted by Mary Ellen Smith on 12/05/04 at 04:41 PM The last two lines put a big smile on my face! Most excellent poem!!! |
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