I heard the motorcycle approaching from my left when I was about twenty paces from the crosswalk.
The pedestrians ahead of me had paused to let a few cars go by – something that actually happens on occasion in this small New Hampshire town – resulting in the Harley becoming the caboose of a slow-moving but short train of traffic.
The man driving the motorcycle was bearded, approximately middle-aged and looking very relaxed. He wore sunglasses, a military-style helmet and a particularly bright, multi-colored paisley jacket.
I didn’t hear his music until he was just past the crosswalk.
“Saw my baby down by the river. Knew she’d have to come up soon for air.”
Perfect.
I watched, smiling, as he drove off up the street, and walked on into the sunshine daydream of a now very cool April afternoon.
I am the son and only child of a registered nurse & a self-employed collector of wildflowers. I went on to become: a Beatles’ fan; a record collector; a drummer; a music magazine subscriber; a guitar player; a songwriter; a high school graduate; a college student; a music major; a performing singer/guitarist; a photography student; a yearbook photographer; a student teacher; a boyfriend; a letter writer; a college graduate; an elementary school music teacher; an apartment dweller; a husband; a guitar teacher/independent contractor; a homeowner; an independent music producer; the father of a daughter; the father of a son; a bandmate; a teacher of the history of popular music in America; an instructor of music/adjunct faculty member; a grandfather (x3); a condo dweller; and a blogger.
Thanks for sharing that nice moment in time…you made it feel like I was right there with you. 🤗
Cool Experience…and a great soundtrack to it.