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Reverie for the Run

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By Cathy CoombsPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
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Reverie for the Run
Photo by Andrew Tanglao on Unsplash

Stepping off the curb into a chasm

of quiet perseverance before late

parts of this day turn into a cold night,

she bears a well-defined and soft subtle

introduction of an eyed intercourse

of a deep soul and a reachable mind.

* * *

And the unrehearsed anticipation,

the series of strides and movement of legs

vocalize moods, as she passes them by,

and her and her and him and back to him.

* * *

One step becomes a push and a rush of

left, right

left,right

left, slow right,

slow left.

Unknotted kite strings rising to the sun

one word for the journal, and he's staring.

One mile.

She's freeing a spirit into her scenes

of two racers with a fast pumping heart

making a way to reach the other side.

Too willing to lose control for that one

brief encounter of might starts chasing her

to a steadfast pace and in slow motion,

he pauses again as he rounds the curb.

* * *

And watches her pushing from here to there.

He traces her form and the soles of feet

press against soft tar before daylight fades.

Kites were at their utmost heights and the loud

cement trucks couldn't fill the distraction

in this half-hearted last lap as her heels

began to rise from the pitted pavement

latching to the shoulder of his shadow.

© Cathy Coombs

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About the Creator

Cathy Coombs

Earning a B.A. in English Journalism & Creative Writing confirmed my love of literature. I believe every living experience is tied to language, and words influence us all.

Website. Write, self-publish, and self-market. Go.

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