gravity

so the family is away

accomodation is booked

my daughter is with grandpa

and the boys are ready

the day is glorious

the tank is full

the tyres are pumped

and so am I

I pull up outside Toms place

text Warwick

we are ready and will meet you in 15

on the other side of the bridge

I dismount, put the kickstand up

and take a step towards Tom

who's putting on his boots.

he jumps up, a worried look

as the bike behind me crashes to the ground

breaking the gear lever and the clutch

smashing the indicator light

and ending the dream of friday flight.

we stand there stunned

the kickstand hates me

its done this before

and thats the end of the ride

forced to retire to the clock hotel

for a few restorative ales

and a commiseration in the sun

and then to the maya for some indian.

emergency call

daughter upset

got to get her

and take her home

ended up watching tv

and sleeping in the big bed

with my little girl

who kicked me all night

but despite the broken bike

and the missed time with the boys

and the sore ribs

im happy.

time with Elsa

is worth more than 

anything else

going

and all because of gravity.