"Six Strong Men"

A fantasy poem written by Neil "The Wheel"

Their shadows drew long as they climbed up the hill
Six strong men with bicycling skill

The looks on their faces said all as they fought
To get up the hill, and not to get caught

The peleton chased at a fast, frenzied pace
But the day was not theirs, nor was the race

After cresting the hill, they each took their turn
And looked at each other, trying to learn

Who looked the strongest, and who still had kick
Trying to make the others look sick

The finish grew nearer, with each gasping breath
A fight to the finish, a fight to the death

Six strong men, with bicycling skill
Battled each other, and each other's will


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