CYCLING

A glorious summer’s day,
The sun shimmering in the sky,
Cyclists climbing a mountain road
Observing the scenery below.
The summit
Finally reached after excruciating pain.
Rest a while,
Then race on
The excitement of freewheeling downhill
Leaving the fresh air behind.
The freedom of the open road
The cyclists like birds in flight.
Head towards civilisation, below.
Leaving peace and tranquillity
To the rocks and wildlife.
Undisturbed and unpolluted.