I think I made a mistake
I was young for goodness sake
I was quite fit or so I thought
Wearing running shoes I'd bought
So I ran to keep me fit
Once started there was no stopping it
In the park and by the stream
Was I mad, was it all a dream?
I joined a club and ran around
Feet always pounding on the ground
In the park, beach and every street
What was I doing to my feet?
Foolishly tried another sport
I thought long jump was my forte
But badly twisted ankle once
Wife glared, thinking "What a dunce"
So settled down to family life
Was the best way with no strife
The babies came one, two three
Wife quite happy to sit on my knee
But that was many years ago
Children grew then off they'd go
Now I've constant pain in my back
That's those years on the running track
I think I made a mistake
I was young for goodness sake
I was quite fit or so I thought
Wearing running shoes I'd bought
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Oh, those things we did when we were young come back with plenty of ouch.
ReplyDeleteWe (or your writer and i) had similarities with differences. I enjoyed the running spell, I ran until my aching back forced me to stop. What I put up for kids and family was my motorcycle. I had gotten careless with it while competing with cars.
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Love this, and it reads long a song, too. Regrets, I've had a few. :)
ReplyDeleteWe know youth is wasted on the young. And later it all comes back to bite you on the but. Thanks for your comment on my blog.
ReplyDeleteOur young mistakes always comes back to haunt us
ReplyDeleteAh, a perfect response to the prompt. Well done and viva la!
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