Die Hard Joggers

The jogging group just ran by
Donned in hat, scarf and glove.
Patches of snow still on the ground lie
Sent from the skies above
But it doesn't diminish the jogger's love.

They're laughing and chatting on the way
Enjoying fresh air and clear skies.
It isn't supposed to snow today
So today's run is their prize.
Let's hope the weatherman's wise.

They give me hope that spring is near
Though they're bundled up warm and snug.
At least thirty joggers have passed by here
While I watch from inside with my coffee mug
As warm as a bug in a rug.

I should feel guilty I suppose
That I'm not out there jogging too
But this cold air affects my nose
And makes my lips turn blue
So I'll just wait for the snow to shoo!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Fraser Avatar
April 18, 2011 at 11:16 AM
A brisk walk suits me more than jogging. Mind you I seen the day I would have enjoyed it. Lovely poem, and being as warm as a bug in the rug does sound kind of inviting in Winter.....:) smiles
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March 3, 2011 at 8:36 AM
You had me smiling, Francine. When we're moving quickly, the cold weather doesn't seem so bitter. Now repeat after me: "Shoo, snow, shoo!" It'll be gone soon. Love, Carolyn
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March 1, 2011 at 6:50 AM
Well Francine I won't lie I used to be one of those joggers running by .. but now we run on our own home treadmill.. nice when Winter is in full bloom..an exhilarating write my friend.. enjoyed with luv.. great rhyme too...
Pettit Avatar
February 28, 2011 at 8:36 PM
Your sweet words are like whey and curds. When Little Miss Muffett sits on her tuffet, keep the spider away so she won't be frightened today. Do spiders really like cottage cheese?
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February 27, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Smile ~ This is Sooo intense within some way my dear and one can only hope that your beauty shall one day be able to join those passing joggers and climb out of that coffees mug of which I somehow sense to be but a metaphor, perhaps but, yes, somehow someway, upon the streets of lovely Canada someday; dreams do come true ~ "Love, 'Always,'" John!:) ~
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