by George Hancock
Photos by Bob Hancock
September 2025
Monday begins September fun
And for me another darker run
Labor Day is early, the first date
And we prepare for our fall gait.
Meteorological autumn is now on
As witnessed by this darker dawn
A new season to run the roads
Pursuing early autumn episodes.
School traffic is on the move
Students back in that groove
Local football also moves on
As several games are spawned.
Lately September stays warm
So, folks are out in a swarm
Fall races and festivals are here
Welcomed with a hearty cheer.
My early September runs are cool
Soon the foliage glows like a jewel
Autumn runs every day are nice
Get outside, enjoy is my advice.
Summer’s warmth slips away
Replaced by a cooler fall day
Yet, we gain a roadside scene
That deserves the big screen.
Early Autumn
Early autumn runs are here
Although some folks may leer
Early autumn’s a late summer day
With many fun things on the way.
September has many warm days
Although touched by dwindling rays
September’s sun has an earlier set
Leading many folks to vocally fret.
Yet, a September road run is fun
Our warm weather is not done
Running early in shorts and Tees
Is really an early autumn breeze.
Occasionally, the temps will drop
But daily running need not stop
Our clothing and safety gear
Eases that darker running fear.
Near September’s final days
Colors appear on the roadways
The tree foliage dons a new hue
And we bid green a sad adieu.
Early autumn is a nice phase
A transition without the haze
Soon October’s road will explode
Creating a delightful road mode.
Get Ready
It’s time to get ready
To insure you run steady
September is the fall season
Be prepared, a good reason.
Check your cold weather gear
Good quality insures no fear
When running out on a day
That turns every which way.
I recommend snow spikes
These ease those icy yikes!
Look snow spikes up online
These make your run shine.
Soon we need running pants
Since the cold creates rants
I run in shorts till 32 degrees
Below that is cold many agree.
Running jackets or good fleece
Requires very little expertise
A good weather resistant fit
Allows one to run a good bit.
Gloves, a hat, or a warm beanie
Thwarts weather gone meanie
Having cold weather gear ready
Keeps our road run going steady.
93 More Days
September ends our 3rd part
Or quarter with a season start
That soon will offer a road view
Filled with a breathtaking hue.
We have only 93 more days
As September exits the byways
September 30 is the 273rd day
Year 2025 is steadily giving way.
Wasting time is a daily crime
It’s impossible to gain time
Time flows at a steady pace
Often making some a sad face.
Running is our daily road play
Getting outside is really OK
Viewing each growing season
Is relaxing and truly pleasing.
It’s easy to run outside
Even a brief run earns pride
Making time is right to do
So, tie your running shoes.
93 days is enough time
Autumn’s season is prime
To renew a daily road trip
Despite any weather flip.
Categories: Poet's Corner
Runner's Gazette 
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