Poem of the Day:

First Bright Spot

Light vest flashing bright Hat with a lightReflective vest with phone Flashlight on, I’m in the zoneI got all the lights so I glow A 50 minute run in the dark, go! Roads clear though snow is comingNo matter, my mind-body humming I’m alert to cars as they passIn and out of driveways fast Gas stations, stop signs Do they even see me shine?A truck speeds out of the lot doesn’t bother to spot Me running on the side He zooms out in his ride I’m flashing light as I run Can’t they see me I’m like the sun Oh well must have somewhere to beI keep my eyes alert on the road seeA snowplow rumbles past Gives a beep beep blast I give a wave fast I’m noticed at last!

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