Twilight Run

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At eight on the dot out of the house I trot.

Destination the coast and the Irish sea

The air is fresh cool crisp and invigorating

The promenade bids a chilly welcome to me

I was born to run and the twilight beckons

With fleet of foot energetically out I stride 

The sky looms dark broody and angry

I have the tempestuous sea by my side

Crashing foam crested waves hound me

The spray showering me with its refreshment

Content and calm in a world of my very own

On and on I run on a mission heaven sent

Gulls cry squeal squawk and swoop menacingly

As in their domain I boldly venture without repent  

A heartbeat away the Blackpool Tower shines

Standing tall strong and proud on the skyline

The day duly dawns on the distant horizon

Four miles under my belt and I am feeling fine

Time for me to break the spell and head home

Back to life back to reality just one more time

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◄ 2021 - Bring It On

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Tom Doolan

Tue 12th Jan 2021 11:21

Hi Mariyam - Thanks for feedback. Thanks for like Julie. T ?

Mariyam sheikh

Tue 12th Jan 2021 06:40

? hey i am a nature lover and too a athlete so I can feel the rhythm of ur thoughts while you were writing this poem

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Tom Doolan

Mon 11th Jan 2021 18:57

Hi M C. - Nice to know you are/were a fellow runner. T?

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M.C. Newberry

Mon 11th Jan 2021 14:44

Exhilarating - like being alongside as you go. Took me back to
weekend cross-country runs - with the promise of a mug of tea and
a hot sausage roll to look forward to! ?

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Tom Doolan

Mon 11th Jan 2021 08:28

Thanks for likes - Greg & Stephen. T ?

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Tom Doolan

Sun 10th Jan 2021 21:09

Hi Tony - thanks for feedback. Thanks for like Adam. T ?

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Tony Hill

Sun 10th Jan 2021 19:00

Loved this. Very atmospheric. Tony

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