Light Dawns

tercets in ABA rhyme

Clouds are blocking out the sun.
I reach for hat and raincoat,
gotta take my morning run.

Rain breezes by, it's just a mist;
but whirling in an angry squall,
wind pokes and jabs me with his fists.

Bidding to outrun dark clouds,
the sun seems to have taken sides
as we break through their shrouds.

Turning 'round, I am drenching wet
but I cannot fault the rain.
On this record run; it's pure sweat. 

No excuse can cripple my stride
not the rain clouds, stopwatch, or wind.
Light breaks through; will power is my guide. 


written November 15, 2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Neumann Avatar
November 27, 2016 at 10:47 AM
And you can run anywhere you are. And actually I am missing that Welsch rain to run in...Congratulations, Kai
Cadet Avatar
November 27, 2016 at 8:28 AM
Perfect. I love how you refrained from using the word "run" until the second to last stanza -- this adds depth to the meaning. The Meaning, for me, is much more than the passion for running -- it represents the passion of digging your heals in and pushing through life, finding the stride through all the darkness and squaller that we all face, overcoming what can cripple us, and to push on through until we achieve our Light. Great work. Congrats on the contest. -- Wesley C.
Onclaud Avatar
November 22, 2016 at 1:21 PM
go for the marathon, reason... my big congrats to you..huggs
Haight Avatar
November 21, 2016 at 7:59 PM
Running...such a great passion that does require will, but how wonderfully it pays off in maintaining health and well-being! Congratulations on that and on your fine placement in the contest, Reason! Hugs, Sandra
Poteet Avatar
November 22, 2016 at 9:46 AM
Actually nowadays I walk; but there was a day when I could run with practice. Thanks for your interest in my poem.
Smith Avatar
November 21, 2016 at 2:14 PM
Passion lives in runners hearts, congratulations Reason...
White Avatar
November 21, 2016 at 12:27 PM
Wonderful! I can see you soaking wet, but proud :) Congratulations!
Poteet Avatar
November 22, 2016 at 9:47 AM
Proud as a peacock for winning the race and the contest. Thank you for taking the time to comment, Darren.
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