Stranger On A Bike

Stranger On A Bike

©1993 by Bud Lemire

 

At Elmer's earlier this year, of nineteen ninety three

Riding your bike, you started a conversation with me

I was waiting for a taxi, you returned cans to the store

You were buying Dr.Pepper, I was by the front door

When you came out, you talked with me again

I felt comfortable around you, as if you were a friend

You talked about dogs, one was in a car nearby

You started howling, and went over to say hi

I knew from that moment on, with all that you had said

That you were special, as the meeting replayed in my head

It kept going around, within my mind

Hoping to see you again, you seemed so kind

Next time we met, you bought "beghetti' and I bought com

You asked if I had anything for you, sounding so forlorn

You entered my dreams quite a lot, from then

Who was this bike riding, Dr.Pepper drinking, woman?

Another time I saw you on your bike, you didn't see me

I cursed myself for not stopping, but there was somewhere I had to be

When would I meet you again, time passed by

You were still on my mind, I don't know why

At Elmer's dressed in a fur coat, was a meeting again

You made a strange face at me, as you were talking with a friend

Since you didn't say much, I wasn't sure that it was you

I had to ask if you, were taking a taxi home too

It was on the way to your home,that I really knew

The voice that I enjoyed, belonged to you

I'm not sure if I'm going crazy, or more

Thinking of the time, we met at Elmer's store

I look forward to your presence, not even knowing your name

You could even be married, or not even feel the same

Maybe it was because, I was alone for so long

Maybe it was because, I enjoyed hearing your song

Whatever the outcome, whatever it may be

I thank you very much for being, a comforting friend to me

I'll always remember, the Stranger On A Bike

And of the conversation, which I really did like

Her name was Rita, and she was a good friend who

at this time in my life, kept my dream alive of ever

having a girlfriend. Although it lasted shortly. It is

in my memory, and also written in this poem.