BOSTON MARATHON

running a MARATHON

is something i have often envied

and even more often

admired

to have such an accomplishment

under one's belt

days. hours. days. miles. days. weeks. 

days. months.

of training

is beyond my capacity

and my comprehension

and so it has become 

a celebrated event 

for the many that can do

what i can not
(at least not yet)

monday, april 15, 2013

just as a few runners were crossing the finish line

found their victory altered

two bombs, twelve seconds apart

exploded

injuring many

killing some

shocking a nation once again

how sad to know

that the very limbs

 that carried MARATHON runners to a victory

became detached in the act of terror

children cheering moms and dads

became witnesses to the horrific scene

yet, the victory pressed on as

 BOSTONIANSand MARATHON
staff

came to the aid of many

immediately

blood banks reached capacity

in efforts to help from afar

prayers of a nation

unfurled like the unfolding
of the stars and stripes


even the cool of the cool
expressed heartfelt sentiments in his own creative way

if only the perpetrators

realized

that

americans come together

and are strengthened in unity

at their destructive ploys

once again

america will mourn the loss of loved ones

and then rise up

with an altered victory

of overcoming tragedy

most images were found on google from local newspapers

and everywhere i go
flags
fly half mast