Appeasing the Vogons III: The Boston Marathon Blues

For my creative writing class, we had to write a blues poem. There were some specific format requirements for it, and here's what I came up with: 

The Boston Marathon Blues 

by 

Jamie Anderson 

I’m going down to Boston.
For the third year in a row.
I’m going down to Boston.
It’s time for the big show.

Third time isn't a charm.
Even though I won’t fail.
Third time isn't a charm.
I’d rather be on the trail.

I want to run in the mountains.
Not on a paved road.
I want to run in the mountains.
But the seeds have been sowed.

I’m heading down to Boston.
This will be the last time.
I’m heading down to Boston.
Then the mountains will be mine.

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Ran 5.8 miles @ 7:33/mile pace.
Paved roads.
Moderately hilly.
Mid 30s, overcast, intermittent light mixed precipitation, very windy.
Saucony Virrata, long tights, windbreaker, short sleeved shirt, beanie, gloves.

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