Some original thoughts in the form of poetry

[abelisle]

An Early Morning Running Postlude

There's a race to be run

It's still somewhat dark - a sultry softness that comes with the dawn

As the heart slows down and breathing finds its way

The kitchen lights are on as her quiet, smiling voice inquires,

"Have a good run, honey?"

The run is over but there's another to be run

"You know, I sure love you" I say

She smiles and quotes Shakespeare off the fridge

"They do not love that do not show their love."

My tired mind slowly wraps its way around this quote

Her heart has already embraced it

I think quickly to myself, "Is this what they call a romantic breakfast?"

Maybe - but it's a cue for sure

I have another run to be run

It's an ultra one - not for miles, rather for time

I have to run with endurance this race put before me

I have to love this woman till I die

So with this ultra set before me, the training has already begun

The steps are many but the effort easy

You see, each step is a loving one and

This is one race that I have already won.

Alex

[Ellen]

I'm impressed with your poem. Very meaningful. Glad you posted it.

[Gail]

He's very good! But I get the feeling that he had some good inspiration!