Relay

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Some find finish lines final. Others choose to see them as further starts.

Relay by Odin Roark Quietly restless vibrates their lives Refusing to become another’s exhaustion With feet that still move Arms that forever embrace Smiles that only invite Thinking that feeds dreams Their midnight oil remains burning So go the resilient few Bodily disintegration ignored Their stamina relentless Minds and hearts held fervent Even as so few relate Most collapsing beneath dimming flame When the finish line appears Champions of tenacity find the baton levitating Shadowy runners refusing evanescence Enjoining instead others unyielding Still… All must cross pragmatic finish lines Exit stadium’s forgetful tunnels Accept this life’s form of play For some Around unknown corners few wish to chance Breathing continues restless As transition invites pause For new breath to be caught

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