Birds have wings when, poised to fly,
\nThey soar up into the azure sky;
\nFish have fins that cleave the sea
\nAs they move round in tranquillity;
\nEllen has legs, both firm and strong,
\nShe needs them to propel herself along;
\nWith muscles toned and breathing sound
\nHer feet scarcely seem to touch the ground
\nAs she covers mile on mile
\nMoving with ease and graceful style
\nTo the finish so far away –
\nBut skill and dedication win the day
\nAnd she can pace herself to coast
\nWith measured steps to the winning post,
\nWhile jubilant family and friends
\nWhose cheering support has no ends.
\nRunning is living, the effort and ease
\nMerge together as you breast the soft breeze
\nAnd feel in your inner self one
\nGreat fulfilment and pleasure in what you have done.<\/p>\n
July 2008<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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