Before Anyone Wakes

and let's write

Welcome to Run to Write!

Each Monday and Thursday, join our comment thread below: share what resonates with you, your writing, running, or current projects. Scroll down and post your thoughts, questions, or updates. I hope you feel welcomed and encouraged to keep moving, reading, and writing.

Thank you for being here with me,

Julie

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Out and back before the family woke up! :)

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she tiptoes 
to the back door 
slides on her muddy Altras
escapes into the dark 
her soul exhales. 

silence
stillness—
except the cardinal
saying her name.

she looks to the door
a heaviness in her chest
tries to drag her
back inside. 

don't you have breakfast to make?
laundry to fold?

yet her feet hear
the whistling tune
and obey. 

trails spill out ahead
for miles. she coasts
as free as the goldfinch
agile, strong 
along the narrow climb

calves burn
arms pump
heart lifts
only the sunrise
alone.

then pink and gold
streak the sky 
as she turns for home
her children open the door
smiles, a sweaty hug 
no matter what. 

Mom.

and their sneakers
sit by the door. 

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Run to Write Community Gatherings:

Pens and mugs…happy writing. See you soon.

Online: Each Monday at 11 am (EST). We’ll gather in silent solidarity to work on our creative projects, starting with a writing topic to warm up. No experience is necessary.

You’re invited! Use the link below each Monday to enter our Zoom room, and feel free to invite a friend.

Let’s write & grow together.

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In-person: Move. Write. Connect. sessions

Summer session starts July 8.