STORM RUN

Ran the lake loop, my goal to maintain

My body and mind and power.
Along the way came a relentless rainꟷ
An unwanted freezing cold shower.

Sidewalks were flooded, I blindly dashed

Toward home while dripping and shivering.
Forded rivers and streams ꟷ like a duck I splashed,
Through torrent, bones chilled and quivering.

An old man, I run to sustain

My health, and enjoy surreal zen.
When you’re fit, what’s a little rain?
Hot bath restores well-being again.

Will Walsh