Small World

You never know when your web
Of connections will overlap!

Ride took us through "Park of Trails,"
In Rochester NY.
"Notorious for people getting lost.”
My good fortune—riding behind Nancy!
Not lost.

Paved trail had many "root ridges"
(My name for tree roots having grown
UInder pavement).

I had navigated a series of ridges.
Then one more I hadn't seen.
I hit it, clamped down on brakes,
Lost my balance.
Fell over into grass.

Coming toward me on trail,
Two women, who immediately stopped.
"Are you okay? Are you hurt? 
Do you need help?"

As I was lying on ground,
Untangling my feet & legs from under bike,
One woman looked down and said,
"I know you! WomanTours! Lake Superior!"

It was true!
We had cycled together in 2017
With WomanTours company,
Around Lake Superior.
Cathy lives in Rochester N.Y.

What were the chances!
Seeing each other again anyplace.
Especially on any bike trail,
With me making my way from under bike.

Nancy had been ahead,
As always, watching mirror.
"Where's Lin?"

When she saw women stopped on trail,
No Lin appearing,
Nancy came back to do whatever needed.
She joined conversation & explained this trip.

Small world encounter!
Amazing.

Much of today's ride on Erie Canal Trail.
Varied in surface, in numbers of users,
In development & amenities.

A good day.

Hugs,
Lin

Limerick:

My small world event — unexpected.
When from my bike seat, I ejected.
A cyclist I know,
From four years ago,
Looked down and recalled, “We've connected!”