A Runner's Ode To Fall

Invigorate my lungs with fresh fall air

Embrace the aroma of a New England morn.

Adjust my eyes to dim dawn light

Sequester my fingers 'neath warm fleece cuffs.

Scarlet and crimson leaves crunch underfoot

Each a masterpiece, God's work of art.

Sweet cider scent surrounds my town

I quicken my pace, feel the Runner's High

Early commuters scrape off fall's first frost

Runner smiles a greeting then swooshes on past.

As the finish point beckons, thoughts of work intrude

To-do list appears and deadlines come to loom.

Time trots on and students are taught

Home is revisited with obligations complete.

running shoes whisper, call from the hall

Let's run again, let's run in the fall.

I honor the offer and lace up the shoes

Dart out the door to New England's gift.

Enchanted cool evening, runner's spirit soars

Forge ahead and run, my Ode To Fall.

Reviews

[alanwgraham]

Your love of the outdoors is obvious in this poem. As I runner myself I can identify with how you can experience your surrounding in a zen type way but also how the real world can get in the way!
Well done!
Alan
You might like to have a look at my own take on competing in the Ben nevis race in Scotland - called 'Armageddon'

[Trisha Logan Hillery]

Thanks a million Alan, I def feel most relaxed whilst running. Read your bio, and see that like me, you were a school teacher too. I teach English to 14 and 15 year olds in a tough, urban school. So running is my escape lol.

[Cobblestone Traveler]

Beautiful tribute to a beautiful season. I enjoyed the senses being stimulated as you described the smell and feel of the weather and scenery. Excellent job!

[Trisha Logan Hillery]

Thanks so much:)

[H.L. Cerveise]

Fall is one of my favorite seasons, and as I read your poem, I could feel, smell and see fall all around me. I love the line "running shoes whisper."

Well done.

[Ana Papaya]

Really enjoyed this!
Fall is my favourite time to run. Not too hot and I run in a forest where the beautiful colours pop out like an oil painting on canvas.
This made me smile. Enjoyed the read.