Runners Poems - Poems about Runners

Ahead a trail that stretches with his finish line unseen, at the start he ponders what this one will mean, this obstacle will be like no other he thought, an obstacle different than everything he's fought, cool crisp morning air fills his lung, pistol raises, the starting chime has rung, months of discipline has lead him here, even the thought of loss...

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All my life, I’ve ran from what is, Out of fear, but hope too, For my minutes with you are short. I run for You, I run towards you, afraid that all Of us are broken, the Clock does not mend lives, It just breaks us again, so I Will keep running, I have Dreams, I’ve lovingly dreamed, I run after them for those of Us that...

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Legs pumping, muscles screaming Eyes transfixed, seeing but not seeing, Mind wandering sometimes dreaming Heart thumping, loudly beating. Body glistening, pace increasing, No thought other than just breathing, Inner voice gently pleading, It's against me that you're competing. Hardened gaze, resolve seeking Any thought of slowing down but fleeting, End in sight, goal achieving, In determination solely now believing. Then it’s done, smile seeping Hands on thighs, tension...

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A LOS ANGELES MARATHON RUNNERS GOAL AS IT GOES INTO OUR HEAD WE BEGIN TO BELIEVE. WE PUT IN ON RECORD SO WE CAN RETRIEVE. SEEING IS BELIEVING AS WE'RE RETRIEVING A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEAD IS WHAT WE'RE RECEIVING. CONCEIVING A THOUGHT GOES BEYOND WHAT WE'RE TAUGHT. IF WE BELIEVE IT IS WHAT WE BOUGHT. IMAGINATION, HAS IT'S OWN WAY. JUST IMAGINE A BEAUTIFUL DAY. THEN REALIZE THE...

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Mist creeps upward from the valley below, As morning chill in the air settles down New River rages ‘neath a dense foggy flow. First rafts set off the launch, a “heave ho!” Tourists watching, some frightened, frown Mist creeps upward from the valley below. Younger, experienced rafters love the show River rapid’s tour guides put on the clown New River rages ‘neath a...

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in reluctant teardrops plop visions of my field of dreams a bloody track of cinders where schemed lithe runners to box me in and ere i fell this lonely race become my requiem...

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The Rum Runners Dry was the USA a hundred years ago. Prohibition just begun, and spirits running low. Then, to the rescue, fishermen, fresh from the Georges Bank, Weighed down their boats with “demon rum” instead of fishing tanks. For Woodrow Wilson listened to religious devotees, Who thought that Prohibition would clean up society. But crime increased and organized. Racketeers like Al...

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the runners cursive upon new fallen winter rake leans against rails 11/5/2019 A late Fall or Early Winter Haiku Poetry Contest Sponsor - Tania Kitchin runners - either of the longitudinal pieces on which a sled or sleigh slides...

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         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...

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M-inutes A-re N-ature's T-ime R-unners A-s N-ight A-nd A-nother G-ray A-re R-eplaced W-ith A-pparent L-ight Topic: Poetess (Mantrana Agarwal) Form: Vertical Monocrostic...

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Tarahumara Indians are the best runners in the world They are light of foot and body, Super fit, in terrific shape. They are healthy beyond healthy, Snaking over rocky terrain, They are limber, lean and stealthy. But when they move off the mountain, Worse, begin eating processed foods, And stop running around the mountain tops They get into unhealthy trouble Their muscles rapidly turn...

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We’re the chariots of fire that feeds the human spirit We’ve made the open road our number one sport We thirst for the eye stinging, soaking buckets of sweat And find the bitter pain of our aching muscles sweet We defy gravity with each effortless stride And set new personal best(s) with glory and pride We have the beating of our...

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(circa 2011) Tip toe, tip toe. Going nowhere fast- Rave for your lives, before it all burns and crash. Divide your feelings amongst the ones that you believe should matter. Don't mind the shrugs, the pointless chatter. Tip toe. must go. run, into the fear. its the only way to get there. faster faster. taking things slow, is to saying no ...

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A group of dreamers Running through the maze of life Chased by minotaurs, Though most will fail, they rejoice Knowing some will make it home...

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Three mischief makers, Larry, Lester and Lew, slipped some wriggly white mice, inside of their mothers' shoes. Three screaming mothers, threw up their hands and ran. "We're in trouble," screamed Lester, "Does anyone have a plan?" "Stick out your lips," shouted Larry, running as fast as he could go. "Stretch, stretch, stretch your lips, and they will start to grow." Lips, lips, lips, now the running boys could...

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