Biking

Left right Left right

Rhythm of my pedals echoing my heartbeat

Breath puffs out in syncopation as my wheels

hug the concrete carpet

Rrrring ring Rrrring ring

U-locks nestling in the front wired basket

Bouncing merrily clapping in unison
They kiss with each bumpy ride

Green light red light
Flexing break grips as I look around
Smiles waves nods exchanged
"Your wheels are mismatched," chortles
my fellow bike commuter.