Panagiota Romios Poet Rhyme

A Runners World

         San Francisco
She ran in the Bay to Breakers,
Heavy sweat baptizing her furrowed 
brow.
Now, decades later, she ponders 
how she was able to endure it.
How, how, how?
The thunder of Nike fitted running
shoes, 
The ebullient jubilance and shouts 
of happy,supporting crowds.
It was truly, a "fait accompli,"she 
comprehends that all, smiling 
in satisfaction, now.
She was but a wave in a running 
sea of humanity.
Discovering a new capacity.
To run, run, run!
Indeed, 'twas truly her most 
glorious, triumphant epiphany.



August 2, 2019
1:30am PST

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David Mchattie August 2, 2019 at 3:33 PM Who doesn't love a good runners high? Have a great day my friend. Panagiota Romios August 2, 2019 at 7:24 PM AhDavid. Those highs are incomparable! Best to you!)))) Panagiota..

Jennifer Proxenos August 2, 2019 at 11:07 AM Run, run run , but sure then at the time a wave in the sea of humanity was fun, fun fun and what achievements and glories I am certain came your way! I played basket ball when I was a border at school for the Hellenic basket ball team, being tall, was to my advantage. Hugs, Jennifer. Panagiota Romios August 2, 2019 at 11:35 AM Lucky you being tall. So is your grandson. At 12 ..5'7" and like you excellent at basketball. Bay to Breakers is a huge event still in SF. But no more running for me. Those glorious days are over. Darn! Panagiota XoXo

Andrea Dietrich August 2, 2019 at 7:05 AM One of best ones I read tonight. And I'm trying hard to catch up with many poets. I even wrote 5 poems tonight . Is this runner u? Panagiota Romios August 2, 2019 at 9:41 AM Andrea, knowing your background in the poetic world, that comment, means very much. Yes that runner was me. I was a running fiend, each a.m. In SF, seeing the GG bridge, inspiring. You wrote five! Will read. Running now in my past. Loved it like a crazy person. Panagiota xoxo

Sand Blown August 2, 2019 at 5:59 AM sounds like the spirits were generous : ) Panagiota Romios August 2, 2019 at 9:44 AM Hello sand,and thank you were commenting. Indeed, The spirits were generous, right on! Panagiota xoxo