The runners prayer

let my legs
be pillers of power
and my heart
be a vigorous force. . .

let my kness
be pistons of power
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 to my body
and my hopes
be my unconcious song. . .

(In a marathon training fog)
1987