I road my bike across town. From north end to south in Lexington.

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On my way walked through the Bluegrass 10,000 racers collecting in Cheapside Park

sweaty t’s and number pinned backs

around bandstands where market booths usually peddle; our Farmer’s Market.

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Down-shifted up North Upper, joined Nicholasville Road

past University of

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my library

hospitals

Fine Art building

SmashBurgers.
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I day-dreamed over the sidewalks (no bike lane here and not trusting my Schwinn Cruiser  to ride with the racing cars)

before reaching my landmark; USBank on the left.

Turned at Richmond Road

brevity taking hold.

One more mile and I was locking my bike

dabbing my brow

smiling without trying

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ordering my green tea and lemon/rosemary scone.

I road my bike across town.

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On the 4th of July.

In Lexington.

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And nobody knew.

And it was so deliciously wonderfully all

okay.

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I came back as well.

in love.

trish