walking in my running shoes

arms flailing on a winter beach

the calmness of the off season

dog is freaking out of reach

unleashed insanity

with ears all a flappin'

disregard for the uptight runner

with tongues and lips all a smackin'



*I like this place

But I have to Leave

much better than reality



pretend the movie Rollerball

as I blade top speed down the boardwalk

zinging by all the blue hair

as I skate the races in my thoughts

hopping cracks and dodging sand drifts

with only a timely precision

my mind is clear as a race car driver

I cannot afford a poor decision



*chorus



wet suit, booties, glove and a hood

a chill bites into me just watching

freezing water as it should

no fear just balls

then no stopping

dropping in on a big chilly wall

spectators with the metal detectors

pedaling a low ride cruiser

with a rear view mirror and a red reflector



*chorus



Virginia Beach, yep

Virginia Beach

Vabeeotchay