Tandem – Poem by Ali Grimshaw

July 19, 2019July 19, 2019 ~ Ali Grimshaw

photo of bicycle parked beside wooden door — Photo by Ali Arapoğlu on Pexels.com

Head down, back bent
climbing back into yourself
fear perspires on your forehead.

Looks like you could use a lift.
Travel forward with me
I will steer for awhile.
You can coast.

I will pedal out the questions.
You can consider answers.
Life can be different
on a bicycle built for two.

First published on Versewrights.

12 thoughts on “Tandem – Poem by Ali Grimshaw”

Kirsten says:

July 21, 2019 at 8:18 pm

climbing back into yourself

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1. Ali Grimshaw says:
  
  July 22, 2019 at 11:45 am
  
  Interesting choice. I appreciate your reflection Kirsten. Thanks for your ongoing support of my poetry.
  
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Valerie Bluemel says:

July 19, 2019 at 10:40 pm

Really nice poem, Ali. Your poems are always thought provoking and relatable.

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1. Ali Grimshaw says:
  
  July 20, 2019 at 10:09 am
  
  Valerie, thank you for letting me know that my poems speak to you. I appreciate it greatly. Have a beautiful day.
  
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Infinite Living says:

July 19, 2019 at 1:56 pm

What lovely poem and beautiful metaphor!

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ivor20 says:

July 19, 2019 at 1:44 pm

A wondrous poem, that’s open to interpretation…
I’m pedalling for two, and my passenger is feeling lighter these days……..

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1. Ali Grimshaw says:
  
  July 19, 2019 at 2:25 pm
  
  I hear you, Ivor. You are stronger than you can even imagine. Keep on pedaling my friend. You’re doing a magnificent job
  
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Piano girl says:

July 19, 2019 at 11:47 am

I love this poem! Both sweet and profound. 😊

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1. Ali Grimshaw says:
  
  July 19, 2019 at 11:54 am
  
  Thanks for letting me know this spoke to you. Human connection is powerful. I love to provide a space for someone else to coast and catch her for a while. Have a beautiful day.
  
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Writing to Freedom says:

July 19, 2019 at 11:27 am

Lovely poem and sentiment Ali. I wish I had a pedal partner. 🙂

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1. Ali Grimshaw says:
  
  July 19, 2019 at 11:34 am
  
  There are many different kinds of pedal partners. I provide coaching for others to process and clarify. It brings me great joy to do this.
  
  It’s possible that you have others pedaling with you, you just haven’t realize they’re there. Keep your eyes open. Enjoy this beautiful day.
  
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  1. Writing to Freedom says:
    
    July 19, 2019 at 8:03 pm
    
    Thanks Ali. I probably do have partners like her on WP and I’ll keep open to more help.
    
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