Sharing Success.

Adrenaline pumping.......heart thumping I toe the line.......must do this in record time. Glancing, glaring ,got to do it right. Acetone smells........others panting , chests expanding, shrewd eyes stare at this champion standing. Waiting, watching as the gun is raised the hand that holds it ........a symbol of praise to the would be winner.....me. Pop...... the flutter of wings ... .....the race is on got to slow down .... slow trot at the start. horses hooves beat a rythmc tattoo.......... one slowed to a trot. Sun blazing down...heat rising from the ground I stay on track, faster now......got to keep others back. Deep breath ...... a determined shudder..... I am ready to attack....... With shoulders rotating, spine twisting, thighs burning ,heels thumping the race is on.........like in slow motion I pass all by...easy as a breeze. Muscles twitching... the last stretch is the worst. Lips dry .....air hunger .......got to keep going... the others are coming, the roll of thunder the prize is near.....must get ahead. Shadows approach at the corners of my eyes can't let them in.........can't let them win. Straining. stretching,determined...... a last minute dash is all I need get it right.. must stay on my feet. Chest expanded ......... head thrown back barring others who try to attack Tripping others... slow them down......must stay ahead. must win that trophy.......it is mine. Through the tape I burst, a stone from a slingshot hits the target. Winner, my heart shouts.....my head swells..... triumph. Hooray.... Hooray .... the crowd shouts, but deafened I am by a stubborn voice. one from within.......to listen or not I have no choice You've won, you've won.... but what have you done? Did you do it for the glory.......were you blinded by ambition did you have fun.........did you run for you or for everyone, was it worth it? Tell me...........tell me my son. .