Runners of the Boston Marathon

I happened to be in town
For the 2000 Boston Marathon.

In 2013
There were very different runners in
The Boston Marathon.

Last year there was no
Boston Marathon.

This year they’ve postponed it
Until October.

So this one isn’t about
The Boston Marathon,
But my brother,
And my nephew,
Who just completed
His first 5k.

I’m no long distance runner.
Not at all!

But my brother is,
And seeing my nephew
Become involved
In his dad’s passion
Is a great way 
To observe his continuing development 
From a distance.

Family is family.

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