I hitchhike expectantly on the highway, backpack on my
shoulder
Ecstatic with the escapades that lay to the fore
A splendid black beast bolting in the gusting wind screeched
to a halt
As the dust of the road spewed in the air clears, I see ‘thunderbird’
engraved on its throttle
Stubble look, tall and muscular, broad shoulders, masculine
cologne
Denim ragged trousers, black jacket, leather gloves, and
motorcycle boots
Masked in the helmet, I couldn't see if you had kind eyes
But a kindred spirit you are, helping a stranger on a
deserted road
As we ride, the vistas transmuting in a jiffy, we leave behind
trees and hills
Flying like eagles with momentum, hair swaying rhythmically in
the wild wind
You take sharp curves, like a roller coaster, shift gears, all
movements synchronized
My heart races with awe as I see you skillfully taming the feral
beast
We ride in comfortable silence, not the awkward silence,
mind you
in not feeling the need to fill the gaps between
conversations
I let the majestic roar from the bike rumble in the backdrop
For I know the thunder of the engine is pure music to your
ears
The humps on the road are merely an excuse to hold you tight
Besotted I am, my heart feels warm, and a rosy glow adorns my
cheeks
I catch you stealing glances into my eyes pretending to
adjust the mirror
And hope in the heart of my hearts that you’ve also fallen
for your pillion rider
A penny for deciphering your thoughts my mystery man! But
alas the helmet!
Are you feeling your heart go squishy like I feel? I wonder
I will rather like the mystery hang unresolved in the air,
fearing your answer
For I know you’re a true biker, the beast is your only love,
and you belong to no one
I know not where you came from, I know not where you’ll head
to
When my destination arises, please don’t ask me to get down
For you and the thunderbird have swayed me off my feet
And I will remember forever this ride with you, my
thunderbird stud
I do not know if it is you, or the dark metal horse, or your
heady cologne
But I’ve never felt so alive and thrilled with the
adrenaline gushing in
Maybe for a short time, but with you I have sprouted new
wings
When my destination arises, please don’t ask me to get down
