The mercury was below zero,
the sundial leisurely hovered over the wee hours,
sleep graced peaceful in the pristine eyes,
the dawn was still a distance away
The bod desired to rest for a tad long
but the determined heart pushed hard,
for it desires to keep alive
the promise made of self
to be disciplined
and be in command of one’s inner self
And despite the darkness
the extremities
and the surging desire to repose some more,
I put on my running shoes
to embrace the openness
fighting gelid airs
and the bitter cold
I run with a blithe soul
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Yep. We just have to keep running – through the cold and the dark, running on.
Nike just introduced Kyrie 5😂😂🤣
Thanks so much for reading, Lorraine
Lol. Thanks for reading 😊
Ok so this makes me feel worse than I already do…..the temperature isn’t even close to zero on this side of the world and I still can’t ditch my blanket….. I’ll probably read this again for inspiration
Haha. You make me smile. When you put on those running shoes let me know 😊
Urghhhh have been trying ……but peep outside and snuggle up again ………🙈🙈 Shall happen soon …your post will get the credit 😜
Lol. Good luck. Once you break the mold, I can Guarantee, you won’t regret
I know …….sigh…. Lol…. thank you for the motivation… I gotta ditch procrastination. Have great day Shantanu 😊❤️
Thanks and you have a great evening
I am still struggling to get out of my bed…..
‘Sleep graced …… Distance away.’ loved it.. Beautiful.. 😇😇
Lol. Do what suits you 😊🌸
Yes its an awesome feeling to stay true to your convictions..even when the warm cozy bed is trying to break it.
You go !! Shantanu
Thanks for your beautiful read. Much humbled
Thanks so much my friend 😊🌸
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Keep it Up Shantanu!
Thanks so much