Red Old Bike

Miles and miles of traveling,
On my red old bicycle,
with the highest determination,
just to see you today...

i woke up the household early in the morning,
they asked, "Where in the earth are you going this early??"
but they doesnt need any answer,
when they looked at this flower,
wrapped in a clear plastic,
and a big red ribbon that i made last night attached to it,
they understood...

ahh,
i have been preparing this special moment for you,
just to see again that look in your eyes...
that smile in your face...

i passed the street that morning,
some of my neighbor are walking out for fresh air,
i waved on them, they waved back at me,
and smiled, when they saw that flower,
wrapped in clear plastic, with a big red ribbon on it,
in front of my red old bicycle...

each person that i met along the way,
they smiled, when they saw the flower...
coz i believe that they know the purpose of that flower is for...

after several hours,
then i arrived at this place,
a place of your choice...

im so happy and delighted,
still on my bike,
i scouted around,
to look for a face,
the one i love the most...

then i saw you sitting on a bench,
with a really cold face...
i parked my red old bike aside,
still the flower attached in front of it...

i asked you whats going on,
silent is what i got as an answer...

then in a sudden i heard your voice...

"Honey, i think our relationship need a break...
I cant take it anymore...
all of this long distance relationship stuff created so much pressure...
i cant concentrate on my studies, on my work...
plus, youre so demanding for my affection,
a something that i am to tired to share with you...
im drained with all my study and work,
and all i need is a break..."


I stunned wordless...
cant say even a word...
time stopped...
as if this whole world crumbles...

i walk to where i parked my red old bike,
took the special flower that i have prepared last night,
the red ribbon still attached to it,
with all the blessing of my family and friends this morning,

i took the flower,
and walk back to you...
handed it with care to your hand,
and rushed to turn around,
without saying anything...

coz i dont want you to see the tears in my eyes...
as i walk back to my old red bike...
the one who understands more about the true meaning,
the true meaning of love, determination, and commitment...



XOXO,

Nevins G. Manafe