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38262 entries who open Summers door;

The cacophony of London Town,

Giving it all what for.

The Tower, Cutty Sark, up the Mall.

It makes you fair burst with pride.

Wonderful amazing people and all

Running along Old Thames side.

There’s always a few Spidermen

And a dalek or three or four

A grandfather clock,

A main in a frock

False boobs and wigs;

A team from London zoo.

Twelve guys from the fire brigade

And bring a ladder do...

38262 stories to tell

Of sweat and tears

Of dreams and fears.

Dedicated to friends they’ve lost

And as well, they count the cost

In blisters and pain and the sores remain.

But memories there are made.

Thousands cheering lining the route

The best of London marathon praised,

Charity millions too are raised,

By the very best of me and you.

All British through and through.