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desideep · 09-27-2008, 08:25 PM

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I saw you; hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line.
But you didn't see me put an extra £10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.

I saw you pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk.
But you didn't see me playing Santa at the local Mall.
I saw you change your mind about going into the restaurant when you saw my
bike parked out front. But you didn't see me attending a meeting to raise more
money for the hurricane relief.
I saw you roll up your window and shake your head when I rode by.
But you didn't see me riding behind you when you flicked your cigarette
butt out the car window.
I saw you frown at me when I smiled at your children.
But you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.
I saw you stare at my long hair.
But you didn't see me and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.

I saw you roll your eyes at our Leather jackets and gloves.
But you didn't see me and my brothers donate our old ones to those that had none.
I saw you look in fright at my tattoos.
But you didn't see me cry as my children where born or have their
name written over and in my heart.
I saw you change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.
But you didn't see me going home to be with my family.
I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be.
But you didn't see me when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.
I saw you yelling at your kids in the car.
But you didn't see me pat my child's hands knowing she was safe behind me.
I saw you reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road.
But you didn't see me squeeze my wife's leg when
she told me to take the next turn.
I saw you race down the road in the rain.
But you didn't see me get soaked to the skin so my son
could have the car to go on his date.
I saw you run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time.
But you didn't see me trying to turn right.
I saw you cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in.
But you didn't see me leave the road.
I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass.
But you didn't see me. I wasn't there.
I saw you go home to your family. But you didn't see me.
Because I died that day you cut me off.
I was just a biker. A person with friends and a family. But you didn't see me.

Repost this around in hopes that people will understand the biker community..
I hope you never lose someone that rides.
EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIKE US, RESPECT OUR RIGHTS TO RIDE WHAT
WE CHOOSE AND TAKE A FEW EXTRA SECONDS TO BE SURE WE ARE NOT
IN 'YOUR' WAY
Regards "N" Rock n roll
Belgi Thomas

I liked this generally I don’t post or forward the emails. It’s just that even though that this is not relevant to the Indian scene but still a feeling that you may have got on a day.

Take care

MG · 09-27-2008, 08:52 PM

Off-Topic Approved

Harmeet · 09-27-2008, 09:14 PM

PAAJI,,,,this is the most awesome piece of poetry iv ever ever read in my life,,

AWESSSSSSOOOOOOOOMMMEEE

blackfire_9 · 09-27-2008, 09:52 PM

Hey Deep!

Hey man, it's awesome, & thanks for sharing it.

Take care.

Happy thumping,
Prakhar

cyclone2k · 09-27-2008, 10:20 PM

Kinda heart wrenching for me... Really felt it... especially -

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But you didn't see me get soaked to the skin so my son
could have the car to go on his date.

and...

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I saw you run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time.
But you didn't see me trying to turn right.
I saw you cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in.
But you didn't see me leave the road.
I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass.
But you didn't see me. I wasn't there.
I saw you go home to your family. But you didn't see me.
Because I died that day you cut me off.
I was just a biker. A person with friends and a family. But you didn't see me.

Thanks for sharing, will indeed further share it. I really doubt, if non-biking people would be bothered reading, still......

Aryan · 09-27-2008, 10:38 PM

Good one DD..

yank_2stroker · 09-27-2008, 10:43 PM

Amen .

pranay · 09-27-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by yank_2stroker

Amen .

A very well written piece of poetry. Amen, brother!

cal · 09-27-2008, 11:35 PM

Very very well written.

Shanz · 09-25-2009, 10:56 AM

Salute to Belgi Thomas and you for bringing this beautiful piece of heart here!
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Harmeet wd gr8 power cumz gr8 rsponsblty Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Delhi, Posts: 303	PAAJI,,,,this is the most awesome piece of poetry iv ever ever read in my life,, AWESSSSSSOOOOOOOOMMMEEE __________________ No Drugs, No Alcohol, No Gamble, JUST BIKES the only addiction i need

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Aryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi/ Shillong Posts: 18,274	Good one DD.. __________________ ...in search of that perfect world - My Travel Blog :)

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yank_2stroker Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ghaziabad, NCR Posts: 45	Amen . __________________ I DONT GET ANGRY. I GET EVEN.

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cal Whatever it is, it's better in the wind! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Manipal, Karnataka Posts: 26	Very very well written. __________________ Kanwar @ http://kanwars.blogspot.com

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09-27-2008, 08:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
MG Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maharashtra,India Posts: 5,900	Off-Topic Approved

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blackfire_9 Hell Guardian!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: India Posts: 210	Hey Deep! Hey man, it's awesome, & thanks for sharing it. Take care. Happy thumping, Prakhar

09-25-2009, 10:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
Shanz Zindgi Calling! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kashi or Varanasi or Benaras Posts: 538	Salute to Belgi Thomas and you for bringing this beautiful piece of heart here! <Posted via Mobile>

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