Leatherman’s Loop Navajo/Irish Poem

Before the Leatherman’s Loop begins, we welcome the runners, thank the volunteers, recognize special guests, and, just before the starting gun/pitch/whistle/bark, an honored guest reads the following poem (below).  The last 6+ years it has been read by Danny Martin, the loop’s spiritual advisor (and poem author?).  Seen in this photo (#60) with Tony (62), Mike (yellow sweatshirt in larger photo), and Anton (67) finishing the 2008 Loop.  Click the rest of the article to see the poem and the photo to see more.

Leatherman’s Loop Navajo/Irish Poem
    Beauty before me when I run.
    Beauty behind me when I run.
    Beauty below me when I run.
    Beauty above me when I run.
    Beauty beside me when I run.
    Beauty within me when I run.

    I see Beauty all around.
    In beauty may I walk.
    In beauty may I see.
    In beauty may we all be.