My bike is not a _______
but I ride it just as far…
You call yourself a biker
but I know well what you are.

A pompous arrogant poser
who may have lots of cash,
but "things" don't make a biker,
like who's seat's beneath your ass.

I notice you in logo boots,
a chain drive wallet too
but can you see past my YAMAHA
that I'd be a good friend to you?

Don't let that American bike mentality
make a fool of you….
Look at some of your own parts……
They come from JAPAN too!

You wear the T shirts bright and proud,
You're loud and rude and crass,
But you'd hardly make a pimple on a REAL biker's ass.

I'm on my cherished "rice burner"
Heading out to catch the wind,
Hoping that you'll say HELLO
If we should meet again.

Extend your hand to me one day,
I'll make it worth the bother,
and if we ride on side-by-side
I'll be your "better" brother.

Remember the old and worn phrase.
"It's not WHAT you ride…….it's THAT you ride!

Frank "SwaMan" Clark

1/2009