The Best Thing (Gracious)

The best thing about running I'm sure you'll agree

Is how we feel childlike, playful and free

The best thing about running this much is true

It will give you a boost if you're feeling blue

The best thing about running should be something great

Not blisters, not chafing, injuries, poor gait

The best thing about running are connections made here

The women, the support, the friendships all year

The best thing about running is that tingle you feel

From you head, through your heart, to the spring from your heel

The best thing about running we all can attest

Is the beating, the aliveness, that sits in your chest

The best thing about running is the way we can go

For a run anywhere, be it quick-paced or slow

The best thing about running might differ to some

But I'll always think it's still yet to come

It's time for Wednesday Word, "gracious" so says she
The only thing I'm thinking is the song from Jerry Lee

So I use my old friend Google and see it just means kind
Polite, courteous, well-mannered are others you will find

I strive to be gracious in everything it's true
But applying it to running is not an easy thing to do

Graciously I'll stop now, I've gone on way too long
But at least you didn't have to...hear this in a song

Come on fellow poets.   Keep it going.  Add a line!


Thanks to our wonderful hosts:

Patty @ My no-guilt life!

Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice

 Ericka @ MCM Mama Runs

I'm also linking up with Deb @ Deb Runs for the Wednesday Word.

Please visit Deb and the other participating bloggers.  It's fun!