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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2019 2:47:09 GMT -6
The Race
There is a race being run
and I know I am not the fastest.
I am not the strongest but still I strive to keep my stride
even though I am slowly falling behind.
Behind.
And further behind.
I am behind you.
And though I will not break through that tape,
though I will not go home with any medals around my neck
I will still have run the course.
Am I winning or am I losing?
At this point it no longer matters.
All that matters is that I run
and that I finish the race, which I will.
I am in last place.
I am losing by your standards.
I am not the fastest.
I am not the strongest.
But I run anyway.
And though the cheering goes through me
and around me,
not to me or for me, I run
because nobody asked me not to tonight.
And I will go home.
The race will finally be over
and I will have come full circle
and it is then that I can finally rest in peace.
--msl2019
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Post by lostineternity99 on Nov 7, 2019 4:52:12 GMT -6
This is profound, Mike ... I really like how your race ends. Fantastic writing!
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Post by QueenFoxy on Nov 7, 2019 9:18:25 GMT -6
Fantastic writing, Michael, and with a powerful message. As in life, the important thing is that you run the race and never quit.
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Nov 8, 2019 0:05:22 GMT -6
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Post by AquarianM on Nov 8, 2019 0:05:22 GMT -6
Outstanding. It really is the journey, Michael.
Dan
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2019 4:35:59 GMT -6
ty all
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Post by Catlady2710 on Nov 15, 2019 10:19:29 GMT -6
Very deep Michael - we must all run our race.
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Post by poetinpink on Nov 26, 2019 19:33:26 GMT -6
~Mic~ Great message within this one ~ Gotta keep running lifes race for sure! I always so enjoy your writing dear friend Huggerz Peep
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2019 2:30:57 GMT -6
Ty both
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Post by goldenmyst on Dec 2, 2019 21:35:39 GMT -6
Michael, you illustrate the real race of life with deeply felt words. Indeed, we all have our races to run and the fact that ours may be on a different track in no way lessens the exhilaration of finishing.
John
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2020 1:12:58 GMT -6
Ty John Glad you enjoyed it
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