A lovely evening, and, as I walked home
From Sainsbury’s, listening to some music
I suddenly decided I would run
In the park, but I would have to be quick
I put my shopping in the fridge; frantic
I changed into my sports gear, exercised
Then jumped into my car, moved the gear stick
And headed north to Prestwich; parked beside
Heaton Park lake and ran up the hillsides
Round the lakes, across the grass where kids roamed
With dogs that sometimes carried twigs and sticks
In mouths, and kept on running alongside
Almost tripping me. My left knee had some
Aching in it: keeping fit’s little trick
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