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 plate last Sunday.

I saw you, pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk. 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 the hurricane relief.

I saw you roll up your window and shake your head when I drove by. But, you didn't see me driving behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt 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 coats and gloves. But, you didn't see me and my brothers donate our old coats and gloves 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 my lane.

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.

Repost this around in hopes that people will understand the biker community.

amen

thanks,this is so true.....

great post

Excellent post. Ain't a one of us hasn't had to smoke some tires (maybe lay down our baby) to avoid a car.

No Doubt, We get little respect. That is a shame. I know too many brothers and sister that would lay it all down for each other for the rest of the wotld to treat us how they do. You do not see that kind of loyalty in corporate America!Life Free and Ride Hard!

Yes indeed, some of the bikers I know are some of the sweetest, most caring people around

Yes I agree. We are real people we just like to ride on 2 wheels. Yes, we might not fit the current fashion syle but try hitting 75 in a 3 piece armanie ar holey holister jeans. At least up in Ohio that is kind of chilly, LOL. I ride because I want to, that does not make me bad, just outside the norm.

I got teary eyed...Thats a great post..
I know exactly what that means...

Tks PJ. What really gets me is that people do not understand what a biker really does out there. I have been in a car with work mates and have seen 20-50 bikes go by. They have said "must be a bike gang" or "would hate to be where they are going", or "there is going to be trouble". What is not understood is these bikers are probally out on a poker run for some kid with cancer helping his family raise money for treatment or on some other type of ride that HELPS the less fortunate. I know, I do it atleast 2 times a month. I hear we have a ride to raise money for so and so, I am there, digging into my pocket for them and riding for their cause. Every year I ride a bike laden with gifts for Toys For Tots. Does the Ahole in the SUV notice me, if he/she does it is with disdain.
Sorry for the rant, this is a good post and struck a nerve.

Great post

Thanks, just speakin the mind brother.

I know I look like a total D. I am new to this Inet thing and thought that each post was concurrent. We ahve a live post deal at work and I assumed (yes I know what that means) that this worked the same. I am sorry. I was posting thoughts and got tied up in the situation.

great post

I AM GLAD THAT MY POST HAS SUCH A POSITIVE RESPONSE.

IF PEOPLE WOULD JUST TAKE A MOMENT AND STOP BEING JUDGEMENTAL.
ACCEPT PEOPLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS NOT THEIR LOOKS, WE WOULD ALL BE IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE.

BIKES/CARS/BICYCLES - ALL MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION

THEY DONT MAKE US WHO WE ARE, THEY JUST HELP US GET FROM POINT A TO POINT B.

Awesome Post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

An remember Mean people s*ck!!!!!!!!!! Loud Pipes TRY to save LIVESover your Loud ass stero!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BIKERS ROCK

Respect to all my downed Brothers and Sisters gone but not forgotten.


Thunder Bear

Great post, i quit riding years ago because of the danger,I have nothing but respect for those that still ride and do it for a good cause!!!

Gotta love them all