June 11th

When I ride at night
I get to
watch my shadow
elongate and
swell
under the gentle
coaxing of streetlights
rise as I ride fast
in my raincoat,
helmet head
upright.

Dear guy on a bike
(skinny frame and
buttons missing)
who asked for my number
and then blocked my way:
I am faster than you now
You couldn't stop me
like this
Why'd you try
before?

Road doesn't breach
no, we
don't breach
when I ride at night.