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Running For My Life

A teen when Mom died

Five young brothers and sisters

Dunn supported them

Pro football player with heart

Started running for his life


Written for Brian Strand’s Ekphrasis contest.  

Former NFL running back Warrick Dunn not only managed to support his own family 
but started building homes for other families when he played with the Tampa Bay 
Buccaneers.  In “Running for my Life” he describes how he later met face-to-face 
with the man convicted of shooting and killing his mother Betty, a Baton Rouge, 
Louisiana police officer.

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/25/2011 10:59:00 PM

Diane, a very sad story.., thank you for sharing.. May the magic of writing fill your days here on the soup. May all your dreams come true this holiday season. I hope you are enjoying the blessings that Christmas brings.. filling our hearts with hope and joy, just take care of yourself... once again enjoyed your poem,,always,..p.d.

Gert W. Knop

Date: 6/13/2011 7:53:00 AM

Tragic story, Diane! But so well written and best of luck in Brian's contest! Thank you also for your friendly coment on White Water Lilies. My right arm and hand still prevents me from commenting or writing more often. Have a great week ahead....Gert:)

James Foulk

Date: 5/24/2011 1:24:00 PM

yes i remember him a sad story, and a great write for you , very touching piece. thank you for commenting on Sweet Childk, it is about my grandson Brandon, who started doing this when he was around 4 or 5 months old. he will be one year old on June 10.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/24/2011 12:29:00 PM

A very tragic tale but quite inspirationa, Diane, Good luck in the contest,

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/24/2011 11:07:00 AM

Definitely a favorite for me. I remember watching him play for FSU and after one game the newspaper headline read: "He Dunn It." I still have the Sports Illustrated issue with his cover on it.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/24/2011 11:05:00 AM

Diane, did you know FSU Coach Bobby Bowden made it possible for Dunn's family to receive help while he played for the Seminoles? Definitely one of the best books I've read and his encounter with the man who killed his mother made me cry. Best wishes in Brian's contest! Love, Carolyn