Tears

                                                My journey has begun -
                                                Now, it’s strangely fun …
                                                The scenery is breath-taking;
                                                The world is just awaking.
Smile:
Plastered on my face,
Anticipation of this race –
I’m new.

Fresh:
Energy is abundant,
I’m feeling quite triumphant -
I’m due.

So, I think of you.
                                                Hills come into sight -
                                                Majestic, in the sunlight …
                                                The challenge looms ahead;
                                                I think of life, instead.
Tears:
Brought me to the brink,
I’m peddling as I think -
Of you.

Heart:
Pounding in my chest,
Beating without rest -
It’s true.

That I love you.
                                                  I never will escape -
                                                  The mountains, this landscape . . .
                                                  Sweat forms on my brow;
                                                  I’m riding faster now.
Still the tears:
Streaming down my face,
Brought me to this place -
To view.

Love:
Pouring from my heart,
I don’t know how to start -
To renew.

The life I want with you.
                                                    Every turn that I make -
                                                    Joy becomes heart-ache …
                                                    Sweat is streaming down;
                                                    I taste the tears, somehow.
I cry:
Weeping like a child,
Exhausted with each mile -
I go.

My soul:
Completes the final cycle,
Sweat and tears recycle -
They flow.

Thinking of you.
                                                      I pedal even faster -
                                                      Life is yet to master …
                                                      As I cross the finish line,
                                                      I raise the victory sign.