by George Hancock Eastern Standard Time Often words are a cruel crimeAs we begin Eastern Standard TimeNovember 2 is the beginning dateDarkness becomes the real fate. Politicians said it’s time to endTime changes that many fendStudies show many suffer hardSadly,… Read More ›
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Poet’s Corner for September 2025
by George HancockPhotos by Bob Hancock September 2025 Monday begins September funAnd for me another darker runLabor Day is early, the first dateAnd we prepare for our fall gait. Meteorological autumn is now onAs witnessed by this darker dawnA new… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner for August 2025
by George HancockPhotos by Bob Hancock August 2025 August brings a later dawnAs our summer moves onMost schools will open soonAnd many students will swoon. Road runners note the changeOccurring across the local range6:13 a.m. is sunrise on the firstAs… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner July 2025
by George A. HancockPhotos by Bob Hancock July 2025 Tuesday begins July’s runWe know summer’s not doneJuly brings us summer heatAnd many utter a sweaty bleat. July 4th is a long holiday weekendFor workers needing the mendSo many folks are… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner for April and May 2025
by George Hancock April 2025 Tuesday brings us April FirstArriving in a soggy burstApril showers and all thatMeans running in a good hat. April continues our springEvery day we hear birds singBirds fly by every which wayAs we enjoy this… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner for March 2025
By George Hancock March Saturday begins the March runComplete with Metrological sunMetrological spring is the firstNow watch that green burst. Steadily the color green growsWarming our weary road toesMid-winter was a nasty oneWith snow and ice by the ton. March… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner January 2025
by George Hancock January January begins on a WednesdayHopefully with a thaw underwayEarly December was snowy and coldChilling all, even the running bold. January brings the 2025 New YearComplete with a rousing cheerA new year, a fresh slate or pageWe… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner December 2024
by George Hancock DECEMBER 2024 Sunday begins December’s runNow officially with a winter sunDecember’s 31 days do grow darkSometimes hiding my outdoor lark. December begins winter’s seasonSeveral months with a cold reasonYet, running outside is a can-doTech clothing avoids that… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner November 2024
By George Hancock November 2024 Friday begins November’s runOften with questionable sunD.S.T ends on November 3rdAnd so many offer the Bird! The November day is shortDaylight is gone the retortThis guy runs in the darkEnjoying his November lark. The 5th… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner September 2024
By George Hancock September 2024 September days are hereAmidst a loud happy cheerSummer 2024 was very hotThe heat slowed our daily trot. Sunday begins September’s runBut sadly, with a shrinking sunDaylight steadily dwindles awayWith skies that often appear gray. Monday the… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner August 2024
By George A. Hancock August 2024 Thursday begins an August runWith events that often stunMy morning run grows darkYet, my run is never in park. For many, summer is overJust eye that brown cloverSchools will open soonAs some students swoon…. Read More ›
Poet’s Corner July 2024
By George A. Hancock July 2024 Monday begins July’s runComplete with summer funRunning is now very easyAs our days grow breezy. Yes, July’s days get hotSlowing our daily trotBut this is a good thingSlower adds a road zing. This… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner June 2024
By George A. Hancock June 2024 Saturday begins June’s runOfficially with summer sun30 days filled with warm funIncluding our daily long run. The 16th brings Father’s DayWith picnics out our wayJune brings graduation dayWith graduates on their way. June for this veteran road… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner May 2024
By George A. Hancock May 2024Wednesday begins our May runNow featuring superb spring sun31 days filled with seasonal funSo many miles till we’re done. May is warmer out on the roadsCreating fabulous spring episodesSure, an occasional cold snap Demands a… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner April 2024
By George A. Hancock April Monday begins April’s runNow with some spring sunMajor League Baseball is inYet, there’s little joyful din. Easter days are already overAs we eye the greening cloverThe color green is April’s hitGrowing strongly we submit.Our past… Read More ›