Grit to Glitter
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My heart is full en route to my 200th ride
Excitement so great it's hard to hide A time to reflect on this grand adventure Peloton's power at the very center The quiet glide of each pedal stroke Our bodies sweating, a beautiful cloak Looking inside the depths of our heart Beating faster is the place to start The elimination of all dark thought A watering of the spirit that cannot be bought Through this glisten, our dreams emerge Growing bigger with every surge Daily progress, the most essential of goals Working together, kindred souls Heads raised high with hearts open Allowing the Peloton to be awoken To the beauty around us, big and small Helping each other after every fall Gratitude for everyone's unique strength Each day a fresh chance to crank Through hard work we turn grit to glitter Our mind, body and spirit even fitter I enter this experience, smile so wide Head up heart open, time to ride. -Caitlin Crowe, April 28, 2016 |
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Strength in NumbersA single candle burns in the dark of night
It stretches its rays with all its might Yet when a similar flame joins the fire The dreams grow deeper with desire They feed off each other, oxygen the fuel We all have the ultimate tool Our hearts withstand more together Prepared for any storm to weather Strengthening the mind, body and spirit Our worst enemy is to fear it So together we grow, stronger every day Reaching for more, time to disobey Your perceived edges, you thought your limit No longer the time to be timid Test yourself is the only way to grow Everyone has their individual path they know Although your path is solely for you Striving together makes dreams come true. -Caitlin Crowe, January 7, 2016 |
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Beads of StrengthThe day my Peloton finally arrived
I jumped right on and started to strive Totally in love from the first pedal stroke My heart did pound, I was scared to croak With each new dawn I continue to ride Going all in with every single stride All of the coaches have their own special way Of making me push – let’s make hay I rise in the saddle, in line with the beat Today is a good day to create some heat I make adjustments to resistance and cadence This is how I feel my radiance The bike has truly changed my life I no longer feel any elements of strife I am eager to sweat with each sunrise My peak health is the ultimate prize So thank you Peloton and my fellow tribe I treasure you dearly – it’s water we imbibe Personal records come in many different forms Medals are nice, but it’s strength we adorn. -Caitlin Crowe, November 4, 2015 |
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This DayThis day is a gift
Take the lift And discover your joys They are not toys Give what you can Start with a pen Scribble down your dreams Until they burst at the seams Then dig a little deeper Know you are the keeper Of each and every goal In all of your soul There may bumps in the road That feel like a heavy load But keep pressing on With each new dawn Your dreams will shine through In all that is you So take this day Give all that you may Until you burst at the seams With the joy of your dreams. - Caitlin Crowe, July 27, 2011 |
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Portland, Maine