Poem 68-A bicycle made for 2

A bicycle made for 2

“Riding a tandem by yourself” she said
“ That has to be the saddest sight in the world”

However, I don’t think it is.
In my opinion, it is better to have had the need for two
Seats
And now ride alone
Than to have only ever had reason to cycle by solo

And who knows, maybe that man, the one who just rode past , has
Only just made this bizarre, slightly comical and seemingly romantic
Purchase and is on the way to collect his
Counterpart
For some pedaling,
Surveying the city
And maybe a picnic.

I think if I had acquired a tandem for a jolly, slightly corny jaunt
I would bring a picnic.