by George A. HancockPhotos by Bob Hancock August Clouds Clouds create a darker dawnFor runners skipping the yawnThis group is up and on the roadPursuing the next run episode. August clouds darken our streetRunners carefully place their feetAvoiding road holes… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner
Poet’s Corner for June 2023
by George A. Hancock June Thursday begins June’s run Featuring summer’s sweet sun Many schools are soon out All along my running route. My rehab program continues With light road-running views Easy low mileage the norm As the back nerve… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner for May 2023
by George A. Hancock Green Trees May brings green trees To our running sprees Our ridges are in full leaf A view far from brief. Green trees provide shade For any lunchtime parade Or those running after work When hot… Read More ›
Poetry: Running in Yellowstone Park and Let’s Go for a Run!
by Cynthia Washam Running in Yellowstone Park Some folks might think I’m a gutsy old galBecause I run in the dark.I thought so, too,Because it was true’Till I ran in Yellowstone Park That’s where I spent a summer, you see,And… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner for April 2023
by George A. Hancock Green is Keen Saturday begins April’s run Now beneath spring’s sun The sun plus April’s rain Steadily soaks our plane. The end result is rich green Creeping along our road scene My run view is spring… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner for March 2023
by George A. Hancock March Wednesday begins a March run We’re nearing that spring sun The first is meteorological spring It’s for record keeping we sing. The first quarter ends the last day 2023 is moving along so make way… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner for February 2023
by George A. Hancock February Wednesday begins the new show As February begins amidst a glow Winter’s days are slipping away Soon we’ll have some spring play. But first, February does get cold With only the dedicated road bold Getting… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner for November 2022
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 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 ›
Runner's Gazette 