What a 5K race is all about

Welcome and good morning to Run to Write Poetry. My daughter toed the start line on Saturday for a 5K run—the inspiration for today’s poem out loud.

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Meals on Wheels 5K race in memory of Michael French— We finished!

Whoa…look at her go! 
Her legs and arms pump
Her eyes straight ahead
A flash of light blue darts 
around the bend. 

I’m going to catch the lady
in front of me is what she said
She passed her on the right
Made a mad dash to the front 
Cheers and shouts explode 
           
Go, Delaney! Go! 
         
She picks up the pace 
Doesn’t back down
Her heart 
and grin 
carry her now  

She never gave up
Faced her fear
Out shined the darkness 
of doubt 
What a 5K race 
is all about 

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