I ventured on a journey all alone Self powered also self empowered Lonely I was but I did not bemoan Miles washed down the drain as I showered
Met interesting folks on my bike trip Stayed with a couple, helped me feel at home Crashed with earthy folks, who were ultra hip Greeted with support wherever I roamed
Climbed mountains ascending fifteen degrees Some stretched up for miles into the blue sky And descents that caused wobbles in my knees As valleys and streams vanished from my eyes
Sure, I missed my wife and my kids' cute smiles Yet, this was an adventure for legs and soul They both grew stronger with each pedaled mile My head was spinning as my tires rolled
Crossed my sylvan state, an empowered state Something I just knew I wanted to do When I made it, I had to celebrate New Jersey was my state of soul anew