I got this on an e-mail one time and kept is around. For those who can't get past the assumption that all people on two wheels are bad and vicious, here's something to take notice to.
THE BIKER
I saw you, hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line.But, you didn't see me, put an extra $10.00 in the collection outside thestore as I walked in.
I saw you; pull your child closer when we passed each other on thesidewalk.But, you didn't see me, playing Santa at the local mall.
I saw you, change your mind about going into the restaurant.But, you didn't see me, attending a meeting to raise more money for thehurricane relief.
I saw you , roll up your window and shake your head when I rode by.But, you didn't see me, riding behind you when you flick ed your cigarettebutt out the car window.
I saw you, frown at me when I smiled at your children.But, you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.
I saw you, stare at my long hair.But, you didn't see me, and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.
I saw you, roll your eyes at our leather jackets and gloves.But, you didn't see me, and my brothers donate our old ones to those that had none.
I saw you, look in fright at my tattoos. But, you didn't see me, cry as my children were born and have their name written over and in my heart.
I saw you, change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.But, you didn't see me, going home to be with my family.
I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be. But, you didn't see me, when you were changing the CD and drifted into mylane.
I saw you, yelling at your kids in the car.But, you didn't see me, pat my child's hands, knowing he was safe behind me.
I saw you, reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road.but, you didn't see me, squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.
I saw you, race down the road in the rain.But, you didn't see me, get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.
I saw you, run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time. But, you didn't see me, trying to turn right.
I saw you, cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in. But, you didn't see me, leave the road.
I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass. But, you didn't see me. I wasn't there.
I saw you, go home to your family. But, you didn't see me. Because, I died that day you cut me off. I was just a biker.
A person with friends and a family. But, you didn't see me.
This is in hopes that people will understand the biker community.
I hope younever loose someone that rides.
EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIKE US, RESPECT OUR RIGHTS TO RIDE WHAT WE CHOOSE AND TAKE A FEW EXTRA SECONDS TO BE SURE WE'RE NOT IN 'YOUR' WAY
LIVE TO RIDE . . RIDE TO LIVE
About Me
- Woadtaptain
- I'm just an ordinary guy with opinions. I'm married to the best wife a guy could ask for, between us we have 4 kids (22,19,16,10), a couple of Harleys, a dog, average house, great Family and Friends, and the same daily struggles as everyone else.
3 comments:
Woadtaptain,
I see you're into motorcycle ministry...maybe we will see you in Sturgis next year for our motorcylce ministry, eh? We're about four hours away from Sturgis, looking forward to our first Ride for Christ event.
Jordan,
yes, M/M is what I've been called, drawn, and quartered to....LOL
I am a member of Bikers for Christ and this year was their first Int'l Rally at Sturgis. We're hoping to make the trip next year.
With you being 4 hours away, you will have a great opportunity for ministry there. Do you ride?
Don't ride. I can't even picture myself on a bike, but we've got a bunch of bikers and are planning to go to Sturgis next year for evangelism. I'm going to do my best to learn to ride in the next year so I don't look like a sore thumb. It is fun seeing last week all of the multitudes of bikers come through on their way to Sturgis. Being a little closer than you to Sturgis, let me know is FBC can help you all in any way if you plan to come.
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