A Hundred Years of History

For Harley Davidson's 100th annivrsary

 

 

The fuel valve gets opened first

Next the key’s turned on

The choke is set exactly right 

And then the gloves slip on

The neutral light reconfirms 

Soon thunder’s gonna roll 

The leather jacket’s zipped by now 

This Hog is good to go

 

The starter strains a little

But it cranks that 96 twin

At 9.2-to-1 times two

Life roars from deep within

A snarl, a grunt, two puffs of smoke

Both cylinders ignite

Ya gotta crack the throttle some

If ya don’t, it just ain’t right

 

It’s runs a little rough at first

Let it warm up just a touch

Then push the choke in easy

Don’t lean it out too much

Now the big V’s hummin’

Well… more like a nasty growl 

With dual straights on this machine

The neighbors cast a scowl

 

You gently slip it into first

Then ease out on the clutch 

A hundred years of history 

But right now you don’t care much

You run the gears to sixty-five 

Then settle back to cruise

You thank the Lord for Harley’s

And America’s right to choose!

Reviews

[James Horsley]

This is really cool. I love the way that you portray the being of a Harley without actually sounding like a disgruntled old biker. At first run I thought some of the language was a little rough cut, but I then I realized the voice and speech you're using here works perfectly for the piece.

[Le' Pugh']

What's really weird is that this started out slow and increased the speed at every stanza... just like changing gears.

This is a fine tribute to a fine piece of machinery and a great country!

Bear

[Rain]

I'm not a bike man, although I spent years around the Hells Angels and Outlaws. You describe it liike it was a friend. lol. Rain..

[Deep in the Woodline...]

Nice write, nice ride.

[Pema Dorje]

rumble in the wind on this fun poetic ride, journey across the land and livin outside, a two wheelin write, Emily for holiday fun .... vrooooomm....

[Legion]

You can't go wrong with a Hog! But I'm biased as well. See my AV and you'll understand. :) Good write. Maybe you should send it to the people at Harley-Davidson.

[Cold Coffee Magazine]

This sounds perfect but my opinion is biased as Harleys are my favorite type of motorcycle, specifically the roadsters. At this point in my life I do not own one, for shame, but be assured one day I will own one and when I do I plan to run coast to coast and back. Love this but not sure how many people will favor it for its content. Count me as one who does. It flows well.

Dave

[An Ordinary Woman]

Awesome writing! wow, this is fantastic.

There is only one thing though, please, would ya take me for a spin?

I agree with the others, this is fun to read and image, it's very, very descriptive, so imagining it is easy.

[Robert Luna]

Very well written and a fun piece to read an imagine. You did this such a wonderful justice. I am a bit of a speed freak myself and love to go fast.


Well Done!!!!!!

[PoemRodent]

Very well written and great flow with excellent imagery!!! I love to ride!!!

Write On!!!!

Dostani