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Good morning RWC! Before I read the poem out loud, I want to invite you to the writing group tomorrow on zoom. We will be meeting from 11- 11:30 am (EST). All are welcome, running is not a requirement. I hope you can make it.
Dream
The dream began in 1998
to run The Boston Marathon
it was going to be great.
I was eager in 2003, yet my
body and mind didn't agree.
Pain took over,
consumed my days.
I wanted to keep running—
push through, shove it down
I believed that was the way.
God had a plan—I'd have to wait.
Shame rooted deep, an inside job
I would need to reap. Face my fears,
do not hide. He gave me the strength and
never left my side.
To follow my dream I would need to let go.
The burdens I was carrying, too many,
I know. Conformed by thoughts
no longer true. It's okay to question—
start a new.
I held tight to courage and began to unpack.
My load getting lighter as my runs
were coming back. I don't need fixing after all.
Everything was already inside me—
My focus returned on the Lord to guide me.
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By Where Movement & Writing MeetGood morning RWC! Before I read the poem out loud, I want to invite you to the writing group tomorrow on zoom. We will be meeting from 11- 11:30 am (EST). All are welcome, running is not a requirement. I hope you can make it.
Dream
The dream began in 1998
to run The Boston Marathon
it was going to be great.
I was eager in 2003, yet my
body and mind didn't agree.
Pain took over,
consumed my days.
I wanted to keep running—
push through, shove it down
I believed that was the way.
God had a plan—I'd have to wait.
Shame rooted deep, an inside job
I would need to reap. Face my fears,
do not hide. He gave me the strength and
never left my side.
To follow my dream I would need to let go.
The burdens I was carrying, too many,
I know. Conformed by thoughts
no longer true. It's okay to question—
start a new.
I held tight to courage and began to unpack.
My load getting lighter as my runs
were coming back. I don't need fixing after all.
Everything was already inside me—
My focus returned on the Lord to guide me.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com