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FINAL LAP
With uncommon vigor I started the race.
Anxious for my checkered flag to unfurl.
But feeble I struggle to keep up the pace.
Yearn to collapse in a tight fetal curl.
Before the starter's gun sounded some runners withdrew.
Where's your courage? I cried with broad smile and a chuckle.
Every callous word eaten, laugh with vanity flew.
All my muscles now aching and knees poised to buckle.
The final turn rounded, finish line now in sight.
Determined to get right back up if I stumble.
If awarded last place still I fought the good fight.
Inscribed on my trophy, *He learned to be humble."
Anxious for my checkered flag to unfurl.
But feeble I struggle to keep up the pace.
Yearn to collapse in a tight fetal curl.
Before the starter's gun sounded some runners withdrew.
Where's your courage? I cried with broad smile and a chuckle.
Every callous word eaten, laugh with vanity flew.
All my muscles now aching and knees poised to buckle.
The final turn rounded, finish line now in sight.
Determined to get right back up if I stumble.
If awarded last place still I fought the good fight.
Inscribed on my trophy, *He learned to be humble."
Published 30th Apr 2019
Author's Note
NaPo/GloPoWriMo poem #29.
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30th Apr 2019 12:40pm
Kudos to all of you who have run. Tougher stuff than I! I've enjoyed all your daily offerings... :)
30th Apr 2019 1:36pm
Thank you, Titanium! I don't know that I could do it again. U appreciate your encouraging words throughout.😁❤️
30th Apr 2019 2:20pm
Have enjoyed reading my way through your NaPo journey, Gahddess. Glad you went for it.
"I hold it true, whate’er befall;
I feel it when I sorrow most;
‘Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all."
(Alfred Lord Tennyson)
"I hold it true, whate’er befall;
I feel it when I sorrow most;
‘Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all."
(Alfred Lord Tennyson)
30th Apr 2019 2:48pm
Thank you so much, Josh. I appreciate your encouragement and your comment filled with refreshing incite. I am sorry for not reciprocating much the support. I'll catch up in May.
I am touched as always by that Tennyson quote
I am touched as always by that Tennyson quote
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