Take A Hike

Instead of going biking Today, I instead went hiking, Instead of peddling on a paved trail Walking on dirt path I instead would prevail. Instead of peddling pedals As if I were participating to win some medals, I instead put on my old tennis shoes So, I would hike to see the beautiful views. Instead of riding my bike I instead laced up my shoes for a hike, I hiked where a bike could never go And I saw first hand Mother Nature's beautiful show. Instead of peddling as if to win a race I walked observing with a slow unhurried pace, And as I hiked with many others We talked of adventures, families and our druthers. Instead of riding my bike for a quick zest I instead took a walking adventure, a slow quest, Instead of going biking with Melanie and Doug I instead went hiking with Karen and her club. Randy L. McClave