Ding...Ding...Ding...there goes the alarm.
Time to wake up and move the day along.
Kids off to school; two hours to spare.
Let's get to the gym- there's Kona to prepare.
Into the pool for a little swimming.
Let's get the set going with 10 x 100.
Working a pull; enjoying a kick.
What's that do I feel; but a twinge in my hip?
Out of the pool after 3500; into the shower for some de-chlorination.
Out in the gym and onto the treadmill.
The schedule says 6 miles with tempo.
Feeling the urge to call it kaput-
I trudge along, but there's a twinge in my foot.
Out of the gym and off to my job.
The life of a nurse can make the head throb.
But I love what I do and value my work.
Some days are good and others berserk.
Back at home and the kids are too.
I hear them want dinner and that's what I do.
I get the meals out and hear one complain;
"Chicken again?" he says with disdain.
I trek to the gym; there's a cycle class to teach.
I motivate myself; there are goals to reach.
But what is that I feel? An ache or pain?
My calf makes a protest and I cuss without shame.
Back at home to a setting sun.
I love my kids and my work is done.
Although I'm getting older and the body feels it too.
I wouldn't change a thing.
Tomorrow is brand new!
Anna
