The bike was used and free to all.
Its owner, Diane, was a friend of mine.
We were strangers before the storm,
But after we shared a glass of cheap wine.
What we had in common was huge.
Loss of items from many years gone by.
Our homes, our clothes but most of all,
The loss of old photos would make us cry.
I often wonder about that old bike.
Its owner, Diane, was a friend of mine.
We were strangers before the storm.
But after we shared a glass of cheap wine.
Abbie Shores is a British artist, writer, and arts community manager currently based in Manchester. Her creative work is inspired by countryside walks, dogs and horses, and a love of myth-infused storytelling. She is the founder of Our Arts Magazine and author of the Whispers of the Wolf fantasy series. As an autistic creator, she brings unique focus, depth, and insight to her work. Friends know her as Frankie—a nod to the warmth and quiet humour beneath her professional calm.