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Sen99
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Learning Bicycle
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
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01 MonCritiqued
"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 MonCritiqued
"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
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28 ThuCritiqued
"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 SunReceived 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 FriCritiqued
"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 WedCritiqued
"Altschmerz" by @jacklshelton1973
"Hello thanks for the share your poem expressed ideas we all have felt sometimes keep writing Sen99" -
14 ThuReceived 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 WedReceived 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 WedReceived 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…" -
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08 FriCritiqued
"Carnival Night" by @wisecrone2011
"Hello an enjoyable read, simple, accessible poem, with an almost melancholic sense thanks for share Sen99" - April 2026
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26 SunCritiqued
"How I have Become Myself" by @Mashell Chapeyama
"For an enjoyable read, good word choices, imagery and similies. Well scribed Sen99" -
23 ThuCritiqued
"(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 SunReceived 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…" -
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07 TueReceived 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 MonReceived 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 MonReceived 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…" -
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20 SatContest commendation
Neopoem Of The Week contest August 14 to August 20 2022
with "The Vanishing Man".
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20 SatFirst contest commendation
Neopoem Of The Week contest August 14 to August 20 2022
with the poem "The Vanishing Man".
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29 SatAnniversary
One year of membership
- June 2020
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on "See? They deserve it..." by @Geezer
- May 2020
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29 FriFirst publication
What Buddha Says
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29 FriJoined 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
Location: Nottinghamshire England, GBR