Cycling

Cycling upwind
thighs burning
pistol down wind
seeking stamen
screaming in a whirlwind
for one brief hour

and now dull
where is passion
worse than any modern coaster ride
chain skipping
high gear power

tears from eyes
in a flat affect
just cycling
upwind

thighs burning
lungs working
heart pumping
sweat
but tears
in flat affect
just cycling upwind

pollen searching