Tag: Loop
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Cool Early Fall Ride
Cool Early Fall Ride cool morningin the mid 60s Fhigh 70s Fon the return cloudless domebut for a few billowsplumping up from thedistant northern peaks sunlight sparkles offthe receding flood watersrolling north to thewaiting Gila the roar of RCmodel boatsrooster-tailing onSilverbell lakeshattered themorning’s gentlepeace a couple of fatskinks zigzagedacross the pathand a large blackbird of…
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Roadrunner
Encountered this fellow on Tuesday’s ride… thought he deserved a few verses of his own…; -) Roadrunner ran across my patha challenge to race, it seemsheaved in my hot face goth-like personawearing a stiff black mohawkand long tail feathers feet resemblingspinning wheels throwing up dustdark-rimmed eyes glaring challenge presentedmy momma didn’t raise no foolso just…
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September Morning Ride
This is based on my Tuesday morning ride – 9/23/25. 26 miles in a little less than 3 hrs. Yes, I was quite ‘burnt’ and exhosted by the time I got home…; -) September Morning Ride starring into the deep blue voida single thought-bubble-cloudpresiding over mountains and sky riding a sun-bakedand blistered, faded side streeta…
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Late Summer Morning Ride
Late Summer Morning Ride Rolled out under a white and grayMostly cloudy sky Not much of the animal kingdomOut on display A couple of Prairie dog pupsSkittered in the margins A few ground squirrelsScampered along bridge supports Also, a few ‘spandex weenies’Asserting their imperious ‘right of way’ By the homeward bound legMost clouds had given…
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Equanimity … Ha Ha Ha
Equanimity … Ha Ha Ha irritated and depressedequanimity shatteredconstantly under firewith humanity’sin-humanityconstantly in myface whether from the newsor friends ‘helpful’un-asked-forcynicalupdates andreviews destroy my desireto just open my sensesbe here and nowin the desert’smorning sunrolling alongbeside the drySanta Cruz to hell with‘humanity’ andso-called ‘civilization’we’re obviously gettingwhat we deservecommensing ourinevitableend –LE – 9/11/25 PS: The only real…
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First Long September Morning Ride
First Long September Morning Ride Twenty-three miles beginning to end70% chance of rain Google said But no sky-spittle hit the pathLeaf-blown by park staff Bright blue marbled sky north and westSlate-gray to the south and east Southern mountains hidden inSmoggy mist-veils, almost unseeable But sun prevailed by ride’s endSweat dripping down my face As I…
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Final Ride For August 2025
Final Ride For August 2025 Morning in the dog daysOf summerWhite brush strokeFeathered cloudsMarble the summertimeBlue overhead Southern mountainsHidden in theMorning mistsNo breezesThis morningThe dusty-dryPersists Only a fewFauna outAnd aboutA Prairie dog pupA couple ofRoadrunnersDancing aboutA bird of preySwooped lowBefore us andVanished intoThe riverbed A short one todayHome beforeSol could crackMy already wellDone skin Tomorrow,…
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Last Thurday In August – Tucson Loop
Last Thursday In August – Tucson Loop Rode out under aMarbled skyAnd no breezesBlowing byOnly that createdBy myPumping feet and thighs Mountains east and westSeated in vailing mistWhile in the westThe Three SistersPeaks over theTucson basin’sBeautiful desert viewsAnd barrio sprawlsBackdrop to August’sLast Thursday morningLoop ride –LE – 8/28/25
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Tucson Loop – Last Tuesday In August
Tucson Loop – Last Tuesday In August The air was heavy and warmThe sky went throughThree distinct changesFrom the beginningTo the end First, it was a lowGray ceilingRandom drops ofSky-spittle hittingMy bare skin Not many ridersThis late in the morningI expected moreSaw a fewRoadrunners outDoing their chores A few hawks wereFlying lowTrolling the riverbedSaw one…
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Late August Sunday Morning Ride
Late August Sunday Morning Ride The 7:am airVery warm and dryWhite paintbrush dabsIn the northern skyLike waves-crestsOn a tranquil blueSea Long morning shadowsCast across our pathA strobelight effectDisorienting in its aspectDodging skinksSlow to react Saw a hawkI thinkToo far awayTo be sureCertainly lookedLike a hawkishLanding on thatDead tree branchAs it surveyedThe riverbedBelow Lots of bikers…
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