First Long September Morning Ride

Twenty-three miles beginning to end
70% chance of rain Google said

But no sky-spittle hit the path
Leaf-blown by park staff

Bright blue marbled sky north and west
Slate-gray to the south and east

Southern mountains hidden in
Smoggy mist-veils, almost unseeable

But sun prevailed by ride’s end
Sweat dripping down my face

As I stowed my Catrike
Until our next morning ride

–LE – 9/4/25