I created this little haiku in honor of my favorite season for running. I am thrilled to be recovered enough from my two hip scopes, both back in 2011, to be out on the road and in the park and trails, with my old running buddies doing what I love most. Happy running!
Fading summer green
ushers in a burst of red
and orange and gold.
Vivid leaves hold tight
because it’s time to show off,
but only briefly.
The brisk autumn breeze
shakes them, scatters them about,
forming a blanket.
Runners and joggers
hear the crunch, feel the cushion
as they stride along.
Winds brush back their hair.
Smoke from the chimneys billows
Ahh, it smells so good!
Long-sleeve fleece will do.
Everyone else needs a coat.
That’s autumn running.
Awesome poem! As a long time follower of your Blog, I hope you will write/post haikus for Winter, Spring and Summer running as well. Thanks.
ACF
Thanks, ACF. And, yes, I think I will haiku some more.
Please stay tuned…