A Runner's High

One epic Saturday morning The heavens and winds subduing To permit my soul to freeing The escaping on the road enjoying When I heave and legs pounding Heart throbbing and hands waving To every car and person passing Over every pothole and stone leaping Can’t stop for anything or nothing When this rhythm gets me going Faster and further I’m moving Miles and miles of distance covering Over hills and valleys travelling Bridges and train tracks crossing Cool breezes in my face blowing My body sweating starts tingling From head to toe so exhilarating My heart smiling my soul calming My thoughts clearing my mind opening Legs stretching home striding Sirens ringing lights flashing Police racing past cashing Cars hooting onto the paving Safer here that where taxis are driving Some braking wheels squeaking Kids laughing out with mom shopping Fingers pointing curiously staring Homeless person at the robot bagging My mind preparing next street turning Up the hill climbing arms pumping The sun shining my back burning Tank empty, but somehow enduring Still wondering ... can’t stop thinking About this love that I’m feeling From this natural high I’m getting Another dose of good medicine A spiritual rejuvenation Thank you Lord I’m praying For this wonderful gift so blessing Another beautiful run ending