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We Are Magnicifent, Together

by Alison McKenzie

It was a honeysuckle sunset
On a late summer evening.
I was riding,
No,
Flying.

I’d left my hair down
For the occasion, and
The Wind wore
His favorite lullaby voice;
His delicate fingers
Danced through the soft
Wavey locks;
Tickled my neck
With those harmonies;
Held me, precious.

I leaned into
The river walk
And it seemed as if
Every angel,
Even the ones who travel
By motor-home,
Were lined up on along the river bank,
In awe, every one of them,
Their grateful eyes
Applauding;
Imploring the Sun, "Wait,
Just one more refrain, please!"
To which the Sun sang
A most moving rendition of
“We are magnificent, together”

To which the birds unabashedly answered,
“Yes, YES, we are…”

07/03/2011

Author's Note: Wow. What an amazing ride home on my new bike; the smells, the sounds, the colors in the sky, and everyone lined up along the river walk to take it all in. What an amazing energy.....

Posted on 07/04/2011
Copyright © 2024 Alison McKenzie

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Timothy Wilson on 07/04/11 at 05:54 AM

beautiful. I love the way this is written.

Posted by Mo Couts on 07/04/11 at 01:07 PM

What a charming write this is!!

Posted by Mary Frances Spencer on 07/05/11 at 07:14 AM

Lovely! I'm right there with ya after reading this! I do try to enjoy the sunsets...Namaste MFS

Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 07/05/11 at 02:43 PM

Such beauty and serenity in this piece, and the bike just tops it off. Thanks, Ali.

Posted by Laurie Blum on 07/05/11 at 04:47 PM

Wow! This is just fabulous Alison! I am reading it again...right NOW! :)

Posted by Wayne Tate on 07/06/11 at 01:54 AM

Beautiful write Alison. It felt like a wonderful moment of bliss and pure... living. Kudos for capturing it.

Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 07/08/11 at 12:58 AM

As a life long cyclist, I truly enjoyed and appreciated the message and imagery Ali. Love the ending also. Kudos!

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