Run to Boston

Poems for the Marathoner

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Keep running your race, go after your dreams, and never give up.

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Poem of the Day:

Dream

The dream began in 1998

To run the Boston Marathon

It was going to be great!

I was eager to run in 2003

Yet my body and mind didn’t agree

The pain took over

It consumed my days

I wanted to keep running

Yet I couldn’t find a way

The shame was rooted deep

Yet God had a plan

He gave me the strength to look inward

Face my fears and not hide

He never left my side

To follow my dream

I would need to let go

The burdens I was still carrying

Too many, I know

I held tight to courage

And began to unpack

My load getting lighter

As my runs were coming back

I will not give up on my dream

I am brave, strong, and free

I choose love

And connection is key