I aspire to a day such as this
When blue meets blue and autumn is barely kicking
When the geese aren’t sure if they’re supposed to stay or go
When a summer-like breeze mixes with a waft of fallen leaves
And Mother Nature spares us from her killing frost
I am inspired on a day such as this
To hop on a bicycle and ride ’til it hurts
To follow a trail littered with leaves and invisible footprints
To breathe in the beauty of what is cheerfully present
And be grateful for a rider’s seasonal blessing
Soon it will expire, the warmth of golden colors
The rain and cool arrives quickly on its heels
The summer-like feel replaced with a memory
The long-sleeved shirts and sweaters call out
And I wonder when a day such as this will come again
A special thanks goes out to Dan Antion at No Facilities for filling in with Stream of Consciousness Saturday for Linda. I’m not sure how he’s juggling his regular posts, Thursday Doors and this as well, but kudos to him for taking care of us lazy bar bums out here.
Sorry/thanks, David, I’ll take a brandy old fashioned.
Stream of Consciousness Saturday is the brainchild of author Linda G. Hill. Every Friday, Linda provides her followers with an inspiring blogger’s prompt. It can be a word or words and sometimes bonus points are involved (my favorite). Linda asks us to write without editing, other than correcting spelling errors.
Just go with the flow.
Like a babbling brook or rain drops. Click HERE if this type of writing floats your boat or helps with your decision-making. Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “inspire/aspire/expire.” Use them in any form you like. Use one, use two or use them all if you want. If you use two, you get bonus points! If you use all three, Cheryl will put your next drink on David’s tab. Enjoy!
Mary J Melange 
An inspirational poem. Well done.
Thank you for your kind comment. 🙂
Keep those wheels rolling because our temps are dropping like a rock. 🙂
The wheels are going to stay motionless this weekend due to rain, Judy. That’s okay, these ill be good days to spend in the kitchen, watch football, and assure Gibbs he’s not a poor kitty. 😏
I’m so glad you’re finding time to ride, Mary. This is a lovely poem and you captured the early part of autumn perfectly. Thanks for taking up the challenge. Bonnie points are yours and Cheryl is mixing a Brandy Old Fashioned as we speak – well, maybe a little later. Sorry about the rain, but I’m sure you will get those two wheels rolling again.
I’m actually looking forward to a day at home, Dan, with laundry and baking, and watching the rain fall. There will be sun and somewhat cooler temps next week…great autumn days for riding.
If Cheryl has a to-go cup, I’ll take my old fashioned home and savor it with dinner. Tea/caffeine has to come first this early in the morning.
Have a wonderful weekend and thanks again for hosting SoCS.
One Old Fashioned t go. I hope you have a nice weekend. I fear your Sunday afternoon is going to be slightly better than mine, but #GoSteelers (in case it helps)
LOL, we shall see about the football game. It’s going to be tough to win at Lambeau, but there’s always hope (for you). #GoPackGo
Did you know that Aaron and Ben haven’t met in a game since that awful Superbowl in ’09?
Really? They have played each other since then, so I’m guessing he was “out” the other time(s)?
Both times when his shoulder was injured.
Beautiful, Mary. Our colors are filling in slowly as summer tries its best to hang on. I am hoping for an enjoyable autumn and not a direct plunge into cold weather. Your photo are so calming.
Our colors have been a bit muted this fall due to hot summer weather and alternating between heavy rain episodes and dry streaks. The sumac is not its usual bright red.
I completely expected for us to go from 80F to 50 in one day, because that’s not an impossibility around here. I’m glad that we’re staying in the upper 60’s next week. That is still nice weather for October.
A few weeks in the 60s sounds heavenly to me.
Splendid post, Mary J. I especially love the photo through the bicycle wheel. Hugs on the wing!
Thank you, Teagan! Your positive feedback is always greatly appreciated and accepted. Hugs!
That describes the perfect day! Perhaps only in my dreams now. But next year…
Next year, Pam! I’ll be here waiting.
Loved this post, Mary. It brings back my wonderful biking days with my brother.
Thank you, Herman! Glad I could help with those great biking memories.
Sounds lovely even the part about riding til it hurts.
Sometimes that happens with the undercarriage on long rides, so it helps
I meant to say it helps to have padded shorts.
😊
Like you stream. You describe the change of seasons well in this post.
Thanks Deborah! 🙂
There’s an excitement of anticipating autumn and all it brings. I was wondering about that riding til it hurts part. I’ve heard of padded seats (not like my teenaged ten speed days) but not padded shorts. Good idea!
The padded shorts or liners have saved me numerous times, JoAnna. I don’t think I could take longer rides without them.
Autumn is Summer’s apologetic smile for waking Winter from his slumber. 😊
I’m not sure I’ll accept that apologetic smile mid-January when it’s 15 degrees outside. 😏
Well Summer will be in deep hiding by then! 😜
Beautiful photos and sentiment ❤
Our fall has arrived late, which is fine by me, since it's nice and cool now 🙂
Thank you! I know you like the cooler weather, Joey, so enjoy.