bending

it is rare that i see it
i run that way often
today i needed to see it

i wanted to know i was near
my runs have been harder
i wish i did not feel my knee
aching from injury
slow recovery

i ran today
it was not a long run
as i came around the turn
there it was

my stride widened
my speed increased
my body toughened

bending
twisting
waiting
announcing
you are near

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