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Lemoncycle
I took the handlebars
and swung a leg over
those fat yellow football tires,
and was off with the push of a pedal.
As the one in front swung on pointe,
the one in back wobbled,
its zesty belly leaving
an astringent trail on the cobbles.
I rode the tart bronco
past shops and fruitstands,
my head bobbing
in involuntary greeting.
Passing travelers
on limebikes,
their faces also green
from sealike tossing.
Destination reached,
I chained it up,
squeezed and dripping juice,
somewhat soured on it all.
and swung a leg over
those fat yellow football tires,
and was off with the push of a pedal.
As the one in front swung on pointe,
the one in back wobbled,
its zesty belly leaving
an astringent trail on the cobbles.
I rode the tart bronco
past shops and fruitstands,
my head bobbing
in involuntary greeting.
Passing travelers
on limebikes,
their faces also green
from sealike tossing.
Destination reached,
I chained it up,
squeezed and dripping juice,
somewhat soured on it all.
I have no idea what made you come up with the premise behind this, but it's so ridiculous that it's funny. Free verse, so no rhyme or meter to talk about. The plot is amusing, visualizing this person riding around a bike with lemon tires, and the only thing making him outlandish is that most other people use limes. I don't know what would make the lime people ill from being bumped around, as it seems like lemon guy is getting bumped just as much. Maybe he is getting sick too and just doesn't comment on it? The parting joke is also funny. This was a cute read.
>>Pascoite
Lemoncycle
Thank you for the kind words! I was playing with ideas for the prompt and wondered what sorts of objects would make the most objectional ride possible on a bicycle, then a lemon popped into my head and I ran with it. When you are presented with lemons, etc.
Lemoncycle
Thank you for the kind words! I was playing with ideas for the prompt and wondered what sorts of objects would make the most objectional ride possible on a bicycle, then a lemon popped into my head and I ran with it. When you are presented with lemons, etc.
