Heartbreak Hill

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!

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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!