Hi! I’m so glad you are here. Welcome to my new subscribers! I’m so glad to have you with us. Every Thursday I read a poem out loud and Fridays are when we gather to write together. I hope you can join us tomorrow 1/13/23 at 11 am (EST). The link is posted below.
As I finish the last of my edits for my next book, Staring Down a Dream— A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission—I find myself wanting to write more poems about my experience racing The Boston Marathon.
Heartbreak Hill comes to mind and the poem out loud is inspired by this Hill!
What is your dream? Mine was to run The Boston Marathon and it took me over 2 decades for it to come true…don’t give up!
Mile 20 Thank you Heartbreak Hill Running the climb takes will. I didn’t walk but if my legs could talk— “We are powerful, we are ready.” Mind and body are on the same page. Ready to engage— Heartbreak Hill in front of me Repeat my mantras— the key Pump my arms, lift my knees I will keep my mind at ease My dream is finally here Listen to the crowd cheer Goosebumps rise My eyes on the prize CITGO sign I see Nothing will stop me The finish line is near A ruckus is all I hear I will charge ahead— run to win Finish strong with a big grin.
Mile 20