by George A. Hancock Dreary November November dawns dreary Our eyes quite bleary As we run again outside There’s no need to hide. Dawn will arrive soon Perhaps creating a swoon As folks realize no change Will caress our road… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner
Poet’s Corner for October 2022
by George A. Hancock Falling Leaves The Runner is in the dark Out on his October lark Running the local roads Seeking new fall episodes. Today, the wind blows free Slapping this early morn spree Creating a scene of falling… Read More ›
Poetry for September 2022
by George A Hancock An Apple Run September gives us a treat Delighting this road athlete There are so many types Deserving the daily hypes. Yes, the apple crop is in Detesting them, a real sin Here, apple orchards abound… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner August 2022
by George Hancock On a Dark Run Hello darkness my old friend My dawn daylight does end Every year it’s the same thing Quiet dark without bird song. Thankfully, it’s not at once I’m not a running dunce Every day… Read More ›
A More Leisurely Pace
Pheidippides is off my back; I feel like an addict who’s shaken crack. Now I can slow and smell the roses Instead of abusing my quads and my toeses. But I don’t intend to come to a stop; I’d grow… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner July 2022
by George A. Hancock July’s Heat It started in early May At least, out our way Summer’s heat was on Even before our dawn. Early heat may be good Unless it burns our wood Hot temps are a deal Making… Read More ›
June 2022 Poetry
by George A. Hancock June 2022 Wednesday begins June’s run Now featuring morning sun June’s dawn appears quick And summer fun’s no trick. Early summer on the roads Has many neat episodes We reached warmer days With streaming sun rays…. Read More ›
Poet’s Corner May 2022
by George A. Hancock Green Trees May gives us green trees They shade our road sprees Shade is a refreshing thing When the sun goes Bing! I run near green ridges They form neat bridges Out to the next location… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner, April 2022
by George A. Hancock Green April’s color is greenAcross our road sceneGreen buds sproutAlong every road route. Our spring season is hereThe growing weather nearCreating delightful sightsAs our runs take flights. Running in lighter gearMinus that wintry fearIs a plus… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner, March 2022
by George A. Hancock March 13 March 13 is a bright dayInviting some evening playIt’s Daylight Saving TimeOr, DST in this new rhyme. Before, dawn was a sightNow an early run’s tightDawn was pushed backDue to this DST attack. We… Read More ›
February 2022 Poet’s Corner
by George Hancock February 2022 Tuesday begins February’s run28 days filled with winter funOr, continuing our mild trendMild I like so please don’t end. In 2021, February was the seasonOf winter’s snowy cold reasonSeveral weeks devoted to coldAnd outside went… Read More ›
January Poet’s Corner
by George A. Hancock January 2022 Saturday begins a New YearQuiet now without a cheerA few are up and outsideLike runners on a road ride. We begin a new log bookRunning steady never shookFor many, running is easyEven in winds… Read More ›
December Poet’s Corner
by George A. Hancock December’s View Wednesday begins December’s runOften cold, snowy with little sunBut December’s always very brightBecause those lights shine right. Out on my early December runI find fantastic Christmas funGreat displays with gala lightsProvide miles of warm… Read More ›
November Poet’s Corner
by George A. Hancock November’s Chill Monday brings November firstArriving in a bleak chilly burstThe beautiful leaves now swirlWhile the wind messes a curl. Our running scene is now starkI trot past trees in brown barkOur seasonal shed is completeAnother… Read More ›
October 2021
Poetry by George A. Hancock October Rain The temp is about 35 degrees And this daily runner agrees October’s rain falls so cold And after minutes feels old. The dark doesn’t help my run Without daylight or bright sun I… Read More ›
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