The Runner's Prayer

Let my legs be pillars of power
And my heart be a vigorous force,

Let my knees be pistons of action
And my mind be a cache of resource,

Let my arms be wings everlasting
And my feet be nimble and strong,

Let my sweat be a balm for my body
And my hopes be my unconcious song,

Let the road be a pathway to fitness
And the heat be a kiln of accord,

Let Phidippides spirit be with me
And Marathon be my reward.

1989. . . Training for Dallas
White Rock Marathon