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When I Run, I Break the Sound Barrier

When I Run, I break the Sound Barrier Moving through stagnant space The world’s inertia pulls against my rebelling figure Frantically trying to impede my speed My ears Fill with the rhythmic wind Of my breath My blood racing life to My extremes I can’t hear… my mother my students my ex I can’t hear my failures my insecurities my problems I see only the road Create only sweat Race only myself My goal-- Hedonistic Exhilaration as the barriers Explode

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 2/11/2009 1:43:00 PM
You go girl!! Good write. I love the 'I can't hear words', block it all out. You're in your own world when you're running. Great stress reliever too.
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Date: 2/11/2009 12:37:00 PM
I really really like this. I loved the choice of words and the way you wrote this.. sorry not much of a comment i just really liked this :)
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Date: 2/11/2009 12:26:00 PM
We generally do this when we race against ourselves. Quite a thought provoking piece with a good use of imagery to convey the sentiment. Very well written. Michael
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