And They'Re Off
And They’re Off
His words
worn sneakers soundlessly
pound the parchment
of life
leaving faint imprint
on passing
flowing
in seemingly effortless
struggle
lost
in the acrid fury
of the starters
pistol.
©12/20/2018
2019 Poetry Marathon Mile 1 Poetry Contest
Mark Toney sponsor
Copyright © John Lawless | Year Posted 2018
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