by George A. Hancock Humid Sweat drips down my faceSlowing my morning paceThe morning air is warmAs bugs began to swarm. This July morning is hotHumidity covers my trotYet, running right at dawnIs cooler than later on. Running anywhere at… Read More ›
by George A. Hancock Summer Summer 2020 is hereGo ahead, please cheerWe earned these daysFilled with sunny rays. Running in light gearMinus any icy fearIs really first rateAnd so hard to hate. Warm temps surroundAs do chirpy bird soundsNow running… Read More ›
by George A. Hancock More Light May brings more daylightIlluminating our road flightMore light morning and nightEases some of that road fright. May creates 31 delightful daysFilled with brilliant sunny raysAnd fields with gorgeous greenThat every day are a super… Read More ›
Affordable! Affordable!Keep your life transportable. Avoid obsessions with possessions,Want you psychiatric sessions? Chasing debt can make you phobic,It’s like living anaerobic. If, bleary-eyed, you stare in stores,Then run, to get thee out of doors. Henry David Thoreau-LeeAKA Sal Citarella
by George A. Hancock More Green April brings us more greenA pleasant road side sceneEach day the green spreadsCreating sights few dread. Vegetation and our local treesAre greening on our road spreesWarmer temps and April rainFuel this green roadside gain…. Read More ›
by George A. Hancock Songbirds Yea! The songbirds are backOur calendar remains on trackDaylight grows steadily strongIt’s spring with a warbling song. The seasonal flight was greatThese songbirds are first rateMy early runs quiet no moreAs I walk out my… Read More ›
by George A. Hancock Extra Day Our February has an extra dayAnd many seek the best wayTo enjoy this Leap Year timeWithout spending any dime. Leap Year is an easy correctionCreated once for our protectionAs we steadily spin on this… Read More ›
by George A. Hancock January’s Story January’s story is the first dayThe New Year earns a Hooray!Year 2020 begins a year runWith sadness, angst, and fun. January’s story is the weatherSo snowy it hides the heatherOur green lawns are out… Read More ›
by George A. Hancock Cookies! Back from a December runWas windy, cold, minus any sunAt least the roads were dryPreventing any slip-sliding cry. Now outside our main side doorAn aroma thrills my whole coreThe wife’s baking Christmas cookiesThe perfect size… Read More ›
by Tony Dickensheets Walking in the park early on a Sunday morning; the sun just beginning its ascent all is quiet but for the songbirds. Then a long line of high school runners preparing for the upcoming season glide… Read More ›
by George A. Hancock Dry Leaves The radiant colors are gone As is that bright sunny dawn November is now on scene Bringing color far from green. The runner is on the move Perfecting his seasonal groove He’s up early… Read More ›
by George A. Hancock October 2019 Tuesday begins October’s run And we notice much less sun Daylight continues to ebb away Until one future spring day. The 14th is a mid-month holiday With many on a long getaway Columbus… Read More ›
by George Hancock Autumn We begin our September days Perhaps some in a thick daze Time slipped away from them While runners utter an Ahem! Daily runners out on the move Are in a true seasonal groove We… Read More ›
by George Hancock Back Again Hello darkness my old friend Now months before you end Morning darkness is back again Daylight has taken a backspin. The morning run is still warm With insects flying in swarm Seeking any… Read More ›
by George A. Hancock July 2019 July 1 opens on a Monday As many are off seeking pay While others enjoy time off This runner utters a cough. This guy is on a retired vacation Finishing up 23 years… Read More ›
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