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  • Try Again

    Try Again is a poem from Running Into Poetry: An invitation to be present on your path. You can grab a free Kindle version copy on Amazon from August 6th-8th. It would be awesome if you leave a review so other readers can find this book of poetry.

    Try Again was inspired by my persistent dream to run The Boston Marathon. It took many years and many try agains to achieve.

    I hope this poem inspires you to keep trying.

    Thank you so much for being here and now to the poem…

    TRY AGAIN

    Try again
    First
    Second
    Third time
    Try again
    And you will find
    Lessons learned
    Growth, and progress
    Failures will happen
    It’s all part of the process
    Try again
    It will happen this time
    Press on, pivot
    You got this climb
    Try again
    Trust and believe
    You have what it takes
    You will succeed!
    —Go on, try again…



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    2 min
  • Let Go

    Dirt packed trails beneath
    Arms swing, eyes ahead
    Pick up the pace
    Sneakers firmly laced
    Look up
    A Hawk!
    Wings outstretched
    Soars—
    Catching the breeze
    Glides alongside the trees.
    Woodpecker red
    Hanging out
    Oak tree has acorns
    Hello!
    I hear her shout.
    Breathing the warm air
    Relaxes my soul
    Blue Jay sings
    from above
    Let go, Let go.



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    2 min
  • Human

    HUMAN

    Run for my bones
    Run for my heart
    Run for my two
    Children so I
    Don’t scream & shout.
    Run for my mind
    Run for my Soul
    Run to free myself
    When I might lose control.
    Run for my body
    Run to think clear
    Run to write words
    To remember each year.
    Run to push limits
    Run to dig deep
    Run to stay present
    So I don’t fall asleep.
    Run to find joy
    Run to find me
    Run to keep going
    When it’s too hard to see.
    Run to just run
    Run to just be
    Run to be human
    God’s gift to me.

    Tell me what keeps you lacing up your sneakers?



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    2 min
  • Dirt Trail

    Loop in the woods

    Dirt trail beneath
    Mighty Oaks
    Vibrant Evergreens
    Look!
    A Hawk
    glides the treetops
    Wings outstretched
    High fiving as
    She soars.
    Lookup
    Swing arms
    Look around
    Dart the rocks
    Eyes spot—
    Woodpecker!
    Crimson head
    Drum, drum, drum
    How could I miss
    Her teaching as I run—
    Open my mind.

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    2 min
  • Ponytail Sways

    Good morning Run to Write Community!

    I want to give a shout-out to Felicia for joining us yesterday to write! We had a great time and looking forward to next week’s meet-up. Thank you so much.

    Here’s the poem out loud today—PONYTAIL SWAYS read by Delaney Hughes.

    PONYTAIL SWAYS

    My ponytail sways
    Side to side
    Eyes ablaze
    Enthusiasm for the road
    A time, place to let it all go
    Both feet are off the ground
    Look!
    I'm flying now.
    Drop the should, would, could
    It’s all good!
    Let the ponytail sway
    It’s my time to play.

    How do you feel while running?



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    1 min
  • Why I Keep Coming Back...

    I’m surrounded by trees, a clear sky, the waterway, and wildlife. I notice how green it is—wow look at all the cattails— a red-winged blackbird must have heard me as it sang out. I see him sitting on one of the cattails as I run past.  

    Five miles in my right leg begins to speak up a bit. I take a deep breath and shift my mind to a white butterfly then two, then three. Before I know it, I’m counting the white butterflies as I run— my right leg softens. 

    I'm at number 21 when a walker is heading my way. I couldn’t wait to share with her all the butterflies out today and if she has noticed them too. I wave, smile good morning, and look at her face as I pass. 

    She is looking down at her phone, earbuds in, eyes locked to the screen—I'm hoping she will look up—she doesn't. She continues on with no awareness of my presence. Oh well—I turn my head to the water—run on. 

    To my surprise, I spot two baby turtles swimming in the water. I stop my watch and stand on the bank to get a closer look. One of the turtles swims up to the surface and pokes its head up out of the water. I'm thrilled! It froze there looking at me as if to say—I see you.  

    I smile. Nature has my back—birds, trees, butterflies, and turtles—they see me and I see them. Connection on the trail and why I keep coming back.

    What will you notice on your run or walk?

    Poem of the day

    HEALING TRAIL

    Living trees gather
    Minty scent is her shelter
    Unshakeable roots
    Run the trail was her breakthrough
    Nature to soften her pain

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    3 min
  • Superpower

    Good morning! Today is Thursday and that means a poem out loud. Delaney is with me to read—SUPERPOWER! Enjoy!

    SUPERPOWER

    We mother runners
    Cherish our time on the road
    Power in our legs
    The miles are fuel
    A charge, freedom in our minds
    Fire in our hearts
    Energy we need
    Motherhood we can handle
    Purple toenails too
    Let go of the guilt
    Run, a moms superpower
    Keep pushing courage
    We are enough moms
    Remind yourself this each day
    Be yourself, believe
    We will do hard things
    Running is one we embrace
    Bring it on, Let’s go!



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    2 min
  • A New Path

    A NEW PATH

    Hilly climbs surround you
    Challenges you need to face
    The only way is up—
    Gulp
    Do I have what it takes?
    Can I handle this detour?
    It came out of the blue
    Do I embrace this new path
    Or dig my heels in and stew
    You can do this
    I hear a voice
    Yes you have what it takes
    Accept the road you’re on
    One small step
    I know you can take
    Keep pushing courage
    Grab my hand
    Keep your eyes and heart open
    In your weakness—
    He has a plan.

    Onward my friends!



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    2 min
  • What will you run into?

    Today’s Poem of the Day is from: Running Into Poetry—An invitation to be present on your path.

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    Poem of the Day:

    FOX

    I lookup
    Just in time
    A red bushy tail
    Darts in front of my eyes
    A fox!
    Sprints onto the road
    I follow her footprints in the snow
    Chase or being chased- I don’t know
    I pick up the pace
    To catch up with her
    My competitive spirit ignites
    I’m chasing with no fright
    My eyes fixed
    On the fox ahead
    Look at her run
    Oh! What fun
    Where is she going
    It’s still snowing
    She disappears into the woods
    I lose her tail, the red is gone
    The chase has ended
    My run adventure splendid
    This is what the outdoors can do
    You never know
    What you will run into

    What have you run into on your runs, walks, or bike rides? Let me know in the comments below. Have an awesome Thursday!



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    3 min
  • You Got This!

    Today’s poem is one of my favorites from Running Into Poetry—An invitation to be present on your path.

    If you would like a copy Click here to order on Amazon (reviews welcome) or send me a message, and I’ll mail you a copy.

    I’m a self-published author—Thank you so much for your support.

    Poem of the Day:

    WINS

    Look for the small wins
    I tell myself each day
    To keep going and bring
    Happiness-is my way
    The laundry folded and put away
    The dishes aren’t done
    That’s okay
    Look for the wins is all I say
    A healthy homemade meal
    is what I’m proud of
    I moved my body— a run outside
    I kept my mind on the upside
    I will be deliberate with the wins
    My brain needs the practice
    It can act like a cactus
    Prickly and sharp
    I don’t want the negative to take heart
    I will focus on the triumphs
    Though small they maybe
    It matters to the brain, you see
    Stay optimistic
    Keep cheering yourself on
    Look for the wins
    You got this! Press on.



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    2 min

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