This brings a smile to my face — it reminds me of Alex, my beloved, intrepid son, who knows all about the joys of of flying on two wheels!
Going Down Hill on a Bicycle
A Boy’s Song
Henry Charles Beeching
With lifted feet, hands still,
I am poised, and down the hill
Dart, with heedful mind;
The air goes by in a wind.
Swifter and yet more swift,
Till the heart with a might lift
Makes the lungs laugh, the throat cry:
“O bird, see; bird, I can fly.
‘Is this, is this your joy?
O bird, then I, though a boy,
For a golden moment share
Your feathery life in air!’
Say, heart, is there aught like this
In a world that is full of bliss?
‘Tis more than skating, bound
Steel-shod to the level ground.
Speed slackens now, I float
Awhile in my airy boat;
Till, when the wheels scarce crawl,
My feet to the treadles fall.
Alas, that the longest hill
Must end in a vale, but still,
Who climbs with toil, wheresoe’er,
Shall find wings waiting there.
Beautiful. Do you mind if I use the poem in my own blog about the joy of the freedom of flight for birds?
Hi,
Please feel free to share the poem — I was so happy to find it
in a poetry anthology since my son Alex is a cyclist!
Write on,
Karin
Thank you, Karin! Here is the blog I’ve written: https://seegogga.com/2017/07/09/i-believe-i-can-fly-4-the-joy-of-flight/
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Hi,
Thank you so much for your lovely note –it means so much to me!
I’m so happy you enjoyed this wonderful poem!
Write on,
Karin
I find your blog very inspirational and positive. Thank you. Yes! A beautiful poem!
Thank you so much for your kind words — they mean so much to me!
I am so happy you find KWD positive and inspirational — that’s exactly
why I write it — to share my love of writing and encourage myself and
others to keep going!
Write on,
Karin