Edging to the water,
thick the alder grow;
there — in dappled light —
a nightingale is trilling
boldly for the day to end
and on my way for home
the tires of my bicycle sings,
with every pedal-stroke,
that evening’s here for you.
Today Kim hosts the Quadrille at dVerse and the word of today is cycle… which for me has to be about my bicycle ride to work.
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June 18, 2018
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It’s a gentle ride for you this evening, Bjorn – no speeding, no uphill struggle, just enjoying the scenery. I enjoyed riding along with you!
I find it amazing to ride in company of a nightingale
This started off so romantic and chivalrous, I was half-expecting knight on stallion. But alas! Björn on bike! I love the ending too.
Your ending is wonderful!
Riding in the company of a nightingale. What a lovely ride. It is 94F here today! Good day for an early morning or evening ride. Gentle and romantic.
I like how the bicycle’s tires are singing.
Love the image of “alder” 😊 and the idea of a nightingale accompanying on the ride. 💜
a perfect ride
A wonderful harmony of you and nature, Bjorn! Tranquil and soothing!
Gorgeous.
That’s a peaceful bike ride graced by the day’s end!
When the bicycle tires are singing, I will happily pedal stroke all the way home ~
I can imagine your riding home after a long day at work…such a great way to unwind!
The nightingale sings a happy song to lift your spirited ride home
I could see you flying by on your bike as the nightingale call for the day to end! Very nice.
Dwight
I like the cycle into the freedom of the evening. Long evenings for you, I guess?
lovely image. recall the hum of tyres on the pavements. I was able to commute by bicycle for a few years, it was such a delight.
A nice ride home Bjorn, thanks for sharing. and the video is ‘out of the box’
much love…
kaykuala
and on my way for home
the tires of my bicycle sings,
with every pedal-stroke,
that evening’s here for you.
Thus ended a great day followed by a wonderful evening.
Hank
A beautiful way to end a day. Soaring through nature and revitalizing one’s soul.
Oh, so, nicely done!!
Lovely internal rhyme, invokes the simple, peaceful feeling of a bike ride.
Cycling is a joy when we are pedalling towards a loved one – a beautiful quadrille Björn :o)
Lovely. I don’t ride a bike outside, but this sounds so peaceful–and to have a nightingale accompaniment!
A refreshing take on your sport…. serenading the fading day to night. The song brought back memories 😊
enjoyed the poem. love engaged senses : the nightingale sounds, the alder, the dappled light — all things you can’t see/hear if you were to drive home in a car.
I love how you captured nature in your bicycle ride home, Björn. I think you’ve inspired me to go outside and see if I can hear some birds trilling.
The nightingale and tires singing harmony on your lovely ride home!