Two Wheels and a World Unfurled

The sun cracks through the city's haze, 

A day for two wheels, a day for praise. 

World Bicycle Day, a day to see, 

The world unfurl on pedals free.

Thin steel frames, a canvas bright, 

Reflecting colors, catching light. 

From children's cruisers, small and bold, 

To vintage treasures, stories untold.

Pumped tires hum a gentle song, 

As legs propel, they move along. 

Down bustling streets, a silent race, 

Weaving through traffic, leaving no trace.

Parks unfurl, a tapestry green,
Sunlight dappled, a joyful scene. 

Families gather, laughter rings, 

Bells chime softly, freedom sings.

The rhythm of pedals, a steady beat, 

Hearts pumping strong, a healthy feat. 

Wind in our hair, a cool caress, 

Nature's perfume, a fragrant bless.

Past shops and cafes, a blur of sight, 

The city awakens, bathed in light. 

Delivery bikes, a tireless quest, 

Fueling the rhythm, putting life to the test.

On winding paths, the landscape shifts, 

Open fields unfurl, where the spirit lifts. 

Gravel crunches, a symphony raw, 

Nature's embrace, defying the flaw.

Uphill struggles, a burning test, 

But the view from the summit, puts all to rest. 

Sweat-drenched faces, a smile so wide, 

The world conquered, side by side.

Downhill rushes, a joyous flight, 

Wind whipping past, pure, unconfined delight. 

The world a canvas, painted in speed, 

Two wheels and a heart, a joyful need.

Back in the city, a gentle pace, 

\The day slows down, with a smile on our face. 

Muscles tired, but spirits high, 

The world connected, beneath the sky.

More than transport, a symbol it stands, 

Of freedom, of health, for all the lands. 

A simpler way, a cleaner scene, 

A greener future, a bicycle dream.

So let us celebrate, with every chain's whir, 

The two-wheeled wonder, that takes us far. 

On World Bicycle Day, and every day, 

Let's ride together, and come what may.

For in this journey, on pedals we find, 

A connection to the world, and a peace of mind.

- Khushi Kaul