Marathon

far beyond the call
of neccessary human endeavor
lies a thing called
MARATHON
and on the other side
of this mortal trial
is where there treads
a species not found elsewhere;
herein dwell those
who wear earned pride,
in place of false,
over brave hearts,
a medallion of courage
fashioned of timeless bronze,
a modern token or symbol
of the shield of Phidippides

11-26-89
six days before the Dallas White Rock Marathon