Going Down Hill On A Bicycle

Going Down Hill on a Bicycle

by Henry Charles Beeching

This humorous poem extols the joys of cycling downhill, with a playful and witty exploration of the sensations and emotions experienced during the ride. The poet vividly captures the exhilaration of speeding down a hill, the rush of wind, and the feeling of freedom and abandon. Through its whimsical and lighthearted tone, the poem celebrates the simple pleasures of life and the beauty of nature.

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