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 ›
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 ›
Poetry by George A. Hancock August View August’s view is a dimmer sideFor our morning running rideCloudy days equal a dark runSince we lack the dawn sun. Quiet greets this running guyIt’s dark so birds never flyBigger critters move aboutPerhaps… Read More ›
by George A. Hancock Black Flies July’s heat is upon us Creating an early fuss Sweat drips already While we run steady. Or, at least try a pace Easy on our red face As we run before six Out in… Read More ›
by George A. Hancock Halfway June is our halfway markIn this turbulent 2021 larkThe second quarter is doneYet, tasks wait by the ton. Now runners on the moveFind that nice daily grooveThat permits a road viewAs our months bid adieu…. Read More ›
by George A. Hancock May’s View Fragrant colors are May’s viewAs spring prepares her adieuSoon we welcome summer daysComplete with perfect sunny rays. The rain and sun create lush greenAlong this runner’s roadside sceneFoliage sprouts amidst those treesShading any warm… Read More ›
by George A. Hancock April Green Warmer Temps and rainDampen our April plainCreating great April greenAlong our roadside scene. April rain and the sun togetherSteadily enrich our green heatherThe lawns and fields are now niceAnd free of that snowy cold… Read More ›
by George A. Hancock March’s View Monday begins our March runThese days with a tad more sunOr Perhaps daylight as our daysGrow longer with bigger pay. The weather slowly grows warmAnd outside people do swarmShedding the heavy winter coatObserving spring… Read More ›
by George A. Hancock Moving On Ah Yes, February’s hereWelcomed in loud cheerBy us winter weary soulsTreading slow on our soles. Yes, the year is moving onI do see a brighter dawnThe Eastern light is greatThis is always first rate…. Read More ›
by George A. Hancock January’s Promise January’s promise is newA fresh start or a viewOf exciting calendar pagesFree, requiring no wages. A runner out on the moveEnjoys the New Year groove2021 begins the next raceThrilling the old road ace. Or,… Read More ›
by George A. Hancock First Snow The running gear is readyThe morning run is steadyYet, once we see first snowWe’re in a new road show. It’s easy to run dry roadsThey offer few episodesOf slipping or falling aroundWith that loud… Read More ›
by George A. Hancock November Days Sunday begins November’s runEarly before the dawning sunEST also resumes on this dayNow darkness covers our way. November days are often rawThe winds slapping at our jawLate autumn is on the sceneWith weather far… Read More ›
by George A. Hancock October’s Story Thursday begins October’s runEarly before that dawning sunThere’s a slight chill in the airWith a breeze that doesn’t care. October’s wind touches the streetOften tugging at my running feetBefore giving up and flowing onAlways… Read More ›
by George A. Hancock Autumn Days Meteorological Autumn is hereAnd many folks utter a cheerWe bid adieu to humid waysAs we begin our autumn days. Autumn brings cooler road daysSo we stop the mournful braysThat seem to resound for weeksIn… Read More ›
by George A. Hancock Darkness Again Hello darkness my old friendSo, what do you recommend?You blanket my dawn roadsWith growing dark episodes. Despite days of humid heat.I can’t see my running feetIt’s dark without street lightsWe miss some road sights…. Read More ›
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