Sense Sonnet - Tickler

Reason to Run

Two gas men were on meter rounds.
Pete was kidding about Joe's weight,
"You've got one belly that abounds."
"I've got one whale of a workmate."
"Oh yeah," said Joe. "Let's see who's fit."
"How 'bout a footrace to the truck?"
"You're on buddy. Let's go for it."
"You'll run second, with any luck."
Ready, set, go and they were gone.
Some woman ran behind the pair.
They stopped. "Lady what's going on?"
She answered, panting for some air.

"Seen you gas guys running like hell -"
"Figured I'd better run as well."