Sen99

Member since May 29, 2020

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Learning Bicycle

Posted May 13, 2026 · 27 lines · 9 critiques

They say it's something
You can never forget
Unlike playing a piano
Or driving a Corvette
Is cycling just an instinctual skill ?
Mind over matter, a force of will

In my ripe old age I must confess
I've never been on a bicycle, or worn a dress.
Its just two wheels and pedals
How hard can it be
Just hold onto the bars
And set myself free

I had a dream about my first bicycle ride
The embarrassment of falling

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And hurting my pride
Its a matter of balance and perfect form
Maybe wear a helmet, keep my head warm.

I must face my internal fear
As the day comes gradually near
Should I take a proficiency test ?
In a high visibility jacket
And a luminous vest.

I rather go it alone, don't want anyone to see
Riding off the road, headfirst into the nearest tree.
I'm afraid, don't know where this is heading.
I could be riding a unicycle,
At my first Mormon wedding !

Sen99’s timeline

June 2026
01 Mon

Critiqued
"Wasted carbon" by @mareletoma
"Well expressed, nice witty verse on the struggle of trees. The 4th stanza was my favourite : Were I to ever be cut down, I would have no scream or whine, As long as I make useful spoons and chairs. Let the iron bite see…"
01 Mon

Critiqued
"Born from a Comet's Prayer" by @juliemakhoul3458
"This is an excellent tribute, enjoyable to read: Strong title, flow of imagery and ideas, nice word choices, engages the reader, nice poignant ending Well scribed, thanks for share Sen99"
May 2026
28 Thu

Critiqued
"The Unanswered Glow" by @RJ Bear
"You have made me think with this gripping narrative poem Why should I have s landline ? I have hardly made any calls I just receive spam 📞 Then I read this a phone is like a lifeline keep open Well scribed again Sen99"
24 Sun

Received a critique
on Learning Bicycle from @Lavender
"Hello, Sen! A light, fun read! Great line about the luminous vest! I agree with other comments - I enjoyed this piece! Thank you, L"
22 Fri

Critiqued
"Mistress Library..." by @Geezer
"Quite a reverential air, on the theme of romance, why a mistress ? a library as something like an illicit lover, something to think about. My local one is full of screaming little kids and mum's who cant keep quiet, so…"
20 Wed

Critiqued
"Altschmerz" by @jacklshelton1973
"Hello thanks for the share your poem expressed ideas we all have felt sometimes keep writing Sen99"
14 Thu

Received a critique
on Learning Bicycle from @Geezer
"I get it, I had the same feelings about my first motorcycle ride. I didn't want to do it in front of my friends, because I didn't want to be embarrassed. But, it all worked out. I'm sure that you can find someone who wi…"
13 Wed

Received a critique
on Learning Bicycle from @RJ Bear
"Hilarious and perfectly paced. You’ve captured that specific brand of 'adult anxiety' beautifully. Here's hoping you find your balance (and steer clear of the trees)!"
13 Wed

Received a critique
on Learning Bicycle from @eric.graphic
"I felt like you might have chased for rhymes a bit too much? Anyhow, pretty interesting with the self deprecation and anxiety. The "learning how to ride the bike" part could be some sort of fear of performance or vulner…"
13 Wed

Posted a poem
Learning Bicycle
"They say it's something"
Open thread 27 lines
08 Fri

Critiqued
"Carnival Night" by @wisecrone2011
"Hello an enjoyable read, simple, accessible poem, with an almost melancholic sense thanks for share Sen99"
April 2026
26 Sun

Critiqued
"How I have Become Myself" by @Mashell Chapeyama
"For an enjoyable read, good word choices, imagery and similies. Well scribed Sen99"
23 Thu

Critiqued
"(She) "Impotence" by: eddy styx" by @Candlewitch
"Hello Cat Your poem has an interesting word play, talking to yourself, is this like the anima inside an animus ? The female inside male alter ego. Enjoyable read. Thanks Sen99"
12 Sun

Received a critique
on Dreams Deferred from @RJ Bear
"This is an awesome piece. That opening line, calling a dream false advertising is such a sharp way to describe that subconscious betrayal. I loved the image of a dream as an flight film playing backwards it's perfectly…"
11 Sat

Contest commendation
Neopoet Weekly 04/05/26 to 04/11/26

with "Dreams Deferred".
07 Tue

Received a critique
on Dreams Deferred from @Leslie
"I have always loved the imagery in your poetry, this one is different and still so beautiful. I wish that I could capture your imagination, if only for a few rough shod lines. My memory fails me and sometimes eludes me…"
06 Mon

Received a critique
on Dreams Deferred from @Lavender
"Hello, Sen, I like AI's use of the word "elusive" - the poem captures that nature of dreams. Really like "...in flight film playing backwards all night." Very hard to write something concrete on a subject so abstract, b…"
06 Mon

Received a critique
on Dreams Deferred from @Geezer
"definitely, make that [aqueous] eye clearer. The word is meant to describe something with water in it or a 'watery' substance, but I think that throwing that technical sounding word in there, is a bit off. I would rathe…"
06 Mon

Posted a poem
Dreams Deferred
"Last night’s dream"
Open thread 21 lines
March 2026
14 Sat

Contest commendation
Neopoet Weekly 03/08/26 to 03/14/26

with "War All the Time".
10 Tue

Posted a poem
War All the Time
"The FTSE 100 plunged into a dark abyss"
Open thread 20 lines
01 Sun

Posted a poem
My Life as an Ugly Man
"A man sits in the corner"
Open thread 34 lines
February 2026
25 Wed

New follower
@ritam
21 Sat

Posted a poem
Rise and Fall
"After a fall you must rise,"
Open thread 17 lines
19 Thu

New follower
@William Lynn
14 Sat

Posted a poem
My Unfunny Valentine
"Roses are never red for me"
Open thread 16 lines
12 Thu

New follower
@Leslie
12 Thu

Posted a poem
Sunset in a Glass
"Delicate daisies dissolve inside glass"
Open thread 3 lines
11 Wed

Posted a poem
Where Are We
"Post mark to nowhere"
Open thread 17 lines
January 2026
17 Sat

Contest commendation
Neopoet Weekly 01/11/25 to 01/17/25

with "GHOST".
12 Mon

Posted a poem
GHOST
"Young girl pirouettes in a long white dress"
Open thread 5 lines
04 Sun

Posted a poem
Mystery of The Sea
"The sea was like a big blue lens"
Open thread 32 lines
December 2025
06 Sat

Contest commendation
Neopoet Weekly 11/30/25 to 12/06/25

with "Power of One".
02 Tue

New follower
@Shamo
November 2025
30 Sun

Posted a poem
Power of One
"Abide by the few"
Open thread 36 lines
30 Sun

Contest commendation
11/25 A Heartwarming Memory

with "JUST YOU, JUST ME ".
21 Fri

Posted a poem
A Short Fable
"It’s like the Lochness monster"
Open thread 13 lines
September 2025
30 Tue

Contest commendation
09/25 Running out of time

with "No Time Like This Time".
20 Sat

Contest commendation
Neopoet Weekly 09/14/25 to 09/20/25

with "ACROSTIC - Dreams".
15 Mon

Highest posting month
September 2025 — 6 poems
May 2025
29 Thu

Anniversary
5 years of membership
March 2025
08 Sat

Contest commendation
Neopoet Weekly 03/2/25 to 03/08/25

with "A Significant Mother ".
01 Sat

Contest commendation
Neopoet Weekly 02/23/25 to 03/01/25

with "Kindness of Strangers".
October 2024
19 Sat

Contest commendation
Neopoet Weekly 10/13/24 to 10/19/24

with "Disambiguation".
August 2024
24 Sat

Contest commendation
Neopoet Weekly 08/18/24 to 08/24/24

with "Venus Tree".
03 Sat

Contest commendation
Neopoet Weekly 07/28/24 TO 08/03/24

with "Moth to a Flame".
January 2024
06 Sat

Contest commendation
Neopoet Weekly 12/31/23 to 01/06/24

with "The Shadow Knows ".
August 2022
20 Sat

Contest commendation
Neopoem Of The Week contest August 14 to August 20 2022

with "The Vanishing Man".
20 Sat

First contest commendation
Neopoem Of The Week contest August 14 to August 20 2022

with the poem "The Vanishing Man".
17 Wed

Most-discussed work
The Vanishing Man

13 critiques to date.
May 2021
29 Sat

Anniversary
One year of membership
June 2020
01 Mon

First critique offered
on "See? They deserve it..." by @Geezer
May 2020
29 Fri

First publication
What Buddha Says
29 Fri

Joined Neopoet
Membership begins

First poem published 1 days later.

About Me

About me

Hello a poet looking to meet new writers and improve, learn more about the craft and become more Inspired. Look forward to reading and hearing from all of you out there

"Wasted carbon" by @mareletoma

"Born from a Comet's Prayer" by @juliemakhoul3458

"The Unanswered Glow" by @RJ Bear

on Learning Bicycle from @Lavender

"Mistress Library..." by @Geezer

"Altschmerz" by @jacklshelton1973

on Learning Bicycle from @Geezer

on Learning Bicycle from @RJ Bear

on Learning Bicycle from @eric.graphic

"Carnival Night" by @wisecrone2011

"How I have Become Myself" by @Mashell Chapeyama

"(She) "Impotence" by: eddy styx" by @Candlewitch

on Dreams Deferred from @RJ Bear

on Dreams Deferred from @Leslie

on Dreams Deferred from @Lavender

on Dreams Deferred from @Geezer

September 2025 — 6 poems

5 years of membership

One year of membership

on "See? They deserve it..." by @Geezer

Membership begins

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