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Gary Spangler's avatar

Don’t dilly, don’t dally

Run past the alley

Your friends are waiting ahead

Run at your pace

Feel the wind in your face

If you have a dog bring it too!

You might see me on walk about

Less likely on run about

My legs have opinions on that

A steep hill ahead, no fuss

Remember what Julie told us

If you have a pig bring it too!

Thank you Julie for five-a-week inspirations! I read about high winds and lake effect snow for your general area. I hope not so much as to require a “find the avalanched skier finder” gizmo. Have the day you have in mind!

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Clark Rose's avatar

Gary, I’m smiling ear to ear also. Funny & clever….thanks for the smiles

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Gary Spangler's avatar

Thank you, Clark, for your comment. Any poetry or haiku that appears is purely spontaneous. Not all days, but many. I do appreciate that most just appear from joy and not concerted effort. A large part of my joy stems from being a part of this community.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Gary, I'm smiling ear to ear! I love this poem. What fun and wonderful advice. Of course, bring a pig or a cow? LOL

Oh yes, it's snowing hard here now and we have a snow day! The kids are pumped! What a way to spend the extra day in February. Thank you Gary.

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Claudette Henson's avatar

I would add nothing!

Just grateful for the day God made.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

You are the best Claudette! This is great advice to add...

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Claudette Henson's avatar

Lol

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Clark Rose's avatar

We were built to run

Today’s inconvenient truth?

Among many others…

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Clark Rose's avatar

Oops 6 syllables in last haiku line. An inconvenient truth….😱

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Clark Rose's avatar

Jules, is that what they call “poetic license”????

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

yes...run with it.

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Clark Rose's avatar

“You never disappoint “

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Clark Rose's avatar

Love the pun….

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Brilliant Clark! YES! Thank you for this poem, you never disappoint.

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Yes to double-knotted lacing - I learned that the hard way! 🤣

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

LOL! :)

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3musesmerge's avatar

Run to write t-shirt

Delivered yesterday noon

Heaven sent tandem

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

oh great! I hope you like it. :)

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3musesmerge's avatar

I do!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Oh great! I'm glad to hear. :)

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Amie McGraham's avatar

Breathe…and stretch!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you Amie!! Excellent Advice. :)

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Faith Hubbard's avatar

I would run if I was younger! :) At least I can walk around the back yard! Love your messages!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Keep walking Faith! You are amazing!! xoxo

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