Hey RWC!
In celebration of The Boston Marathon I want to read two poems today.
But First…did you see that finish! WOW! I had goosebumps watching the women's race, they were shoulder to shoulder (literally) most of the 26.2 miles.
It was amazing and what a finish to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the women’s race. Only eight women toed the line 50 years ago, on Monday 12,100! OH YEAH!
Now look at us! Go! Go! Go!
Poems of the Day:
HEARTBREAK HILL They call it Heartbreak Hill And now I know why It’s perfectly placed in the marathon To make you dig deep It may even make you weep It will be hard It will be tough You're running in Boston This is what you signed up for Your dream coming true The yells and shouts from the crowd Keeps you going and feeling proud Your legs want to slow down but your mind says NO! Let’s go, don’t stop You’re almost to the top Don’t back down Pump your arms Shorten your stride Lean forward and Enjoy the ride As you take in the view You feel a pull It’s your heart— Not breaking But full WILLOW TREE I saw a beautiful graceful Willow tree Hanging down— inviting me To jump up and give it a high five You made it to Boston Your dream of running has come alive I couldn’t be happier A smile across my face Feeling connected with Every runner With each stride I make The camarderie is intensifying The count down to The marathon begins Just like the willow tree Standing tall, marvelous, strong We are together and unified We are Boston Strong!
Heartbreak Hill