st. george Haikus from Mom Sarner
As most may know, Haiku is a poem form. Three lines. five syllables. seven syllables. five syllables. Here is a series from Mom Sarner that captures the feel of the St. George week for her.
Haikus from 5/1/11 to 5/10/11 by Jackie Sarner
A Mom’s Version of the St. George Ironman Experience
Standing tall and proud
Oh, the tales that it could tell
Branches arched upward.
Lawns dotted with gold
Heralding a new spring
Weeds only to some.
Shiny oval leaves
Competing with tall fir tree
Reaching for the sun.
Bikes hanging in rooms
Designed to travel with speed
Bringing loved ones home.
Peaceful tree-lined lake
Silence broken by motors
Kayaks dot the shore.
One last practice swim
Bodies molded by wet suits
Bracing for the cold.
Two green bathing caps
Amidst the kayak paddlers
Stroking through silence.
Long distance car ride
Scenery ever changing
To St. George, Utah.
Day of the Ironman
Arriving in a few days
Anticipation
Craggy orange mesa
Colors enhanced by the sun
Nature’s beauty stuns.
Drive over bike route
The hills to experience
Downhills are awesome!
Review “lists” in mind
Important to be prepared
For the “big event.”
Up early to swim
Cool air meets the open door
On our way to lake.
Turn into the park
Tri-athletes rehearse the swim
Small island looks on.
Endurance Nation folks
Come together for first time
To feel the support.
Projection on wall
Tri-athletes meet in large hall
Information shared.
Walking around town
Parks, art and sculpture abound
Shows what is valued.
A call from afar
Meet “mother and son” again
Serendipity.
Drop off bike and bags
Containing important gear
For safe return home.
Friday has arrived
A day to take it easy
Calm before the storm?
Sun has not set yet
Preparing to go to bed
To meet early dawn.
Sleep is elusive
Eyes rest but thoughts continue
Morning coming soon!
Shuttle bus awaits
Athletes walk through dark with bags
What are they thinking?
It is what it is
Need to dig deep to go on
Such courage and heart!
Heat, steepness and wind
All challenge each tri-athlete
Testing endurance.
Flags at aid station
Beckoning all who enter
Place to get relief.
Folks at finish line
Cheering dear loved ones and friends
You ARE an Ironman!
The day starts to fade
Tri-athletes still on the course
Such heart to finish!
Emotions run high
So many things can happen
Relief with a sighting.
Each tired finisher
Met by support volunteers
Help there if needed.
At Kona “roll-down”
Sixteen seconds off the pace
Such disappointment.
Not all make Kona
Course just too tough on that day
Still need to feel proud.
A great Mother’s Day
An awesome way to share time
Special memories!
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Comments
Paints a virant picture of the event
Kudos on a nice race on a tough day!