What brings you to the woods?

Escape, fresh air, solitude...

Running Buddies—Way to go!

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                          Escape the Noise 

Happy to lace my sneakers for the trail
Any chance I get to inhale 
Forest scent to escape the noise 
Don’t mind if I’m just one of the boys  
Willing to face the mighty climbs 
Power walk, zig-zag through the pines 

Discomfort increases with each step
Mantras repeated for some pep  
Peace and joy find me in the woods 
What’s at the finish…baked-goods 
Molasses cookies we run for now 
Something to keep us going somehow 

Shorten our stride through the mud 
Oops I tripped, thankful no blood
Ups and downs happen no doubt 
It’s what life is all about
Don’t give up, one mile to go 
Resilience is a skill to grow  

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What brings you to the woods?