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April-27- 2025
This or That . Vol. 32. Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Edward Ibeh
~ Placed Second~
I am an amateur athlete running a race.
In earnest, I try to speed towards my goal,
My feet embracing the earth I tread
My legs aching, but careful not to fall.
I encounter many obstacles in my course
But I keep covering some distance day by day,
Seeing every hurdle, a challenge to jump over,
Conquering every trouble that comes my way.
Is not our life a race from birth to death?
Through rough and rugged roads, I run,
My face to the wind and my back to the sun.
Until I reach my destination, my journey isn’t done.
I am in no hurry and wish to run at my own pace,
Knowing the race starts right where it ends.
I focus my eyes in front, that I won’t trip,
And look up to God that a helping hand He lends.
In this ride towards my destined goal
I often stumble, but as I cover each mile,
Though with difficulty and hardship,
I feel like a victor and have reason to smile.
I strive to take each step as a rhythm in motion-
An attempt to push forward for a goal to reach,
With the pulse of energy coursing through my veins,
Not giving up, not allowing any breach.
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Never mind, you don’t achieve all your goals,
Or the winner’s trophy, you may not flaunt,
Keep running with all your might
That’s all what matters, I can warrant.
Copyright © Valsa George | Year Posted 2025
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