Friday, 4 January 2008

InToday's inbox

(i) Cllr Jillian Creasey sent us to us:
ode to a stolen bike

I wonder if you can add this poem to our poet’s corner? It was sent by a
Green Party supporter who lives in the city centre back in May 2007 – have
been meaning to send it on ever since.
Jillian
Have copied to pedal pushers, cos they will appreciate it too!


Not new, not shiny, not even that clean

Chipped paint and worn rings, a faded has-been

My faithful companion, my true friend in need

My great Alpine Star, my light agile steed





Street value zero, soul value high

I'll be looking for you till the day that I die


Saved my money for months to call you my own

At age seventeen I first took you home

Built and re-built you with passion and care

Repaid me in full in the clear Yorkshire air


All the times that I suffered with angst and with pain

Your silent support helped me feel once again

Showed me joy without measure, the wild open space

Gave me freedom and reason, returned me to grace


You can't be replaced though a pretender may try

Perhaps ease the loss and the shock of this crime

But all the miles travelled, the time that we stole

Will forever be there making tracks in my soul

(ii) Travelling wisely in Paris- Click Here

(iii)