The Race

The air inside,
Behind the doors I'm safe,
Safe from the other side of me,
Who is shrouded in mystery,
The man I am,
The person I see,
Is not who they see,
In isolation, 
I'd stay,
Trapped away,
Separated from the world,
Until I have subdued,
Until I have conquered,
Until I have pushed aside,
That man who tussles my day with me.




September 16, 2022.
Brian Strand Premiere Choice Poetry Contest,
Brian Strand.
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Kendrick Avatar
September 22, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Go for it in subduing that man. Great to see this one on the winners' list. Way to go. Congratulations. Sara
Emate Avatar
September 22, 2022 at 8:52 PM
Thank you, Sara I'm honoured.
Ashley Avatar
September 22, 2022 at 12:50 PM
Dear Thompson, the intimate nature of your expressive poem is revealing yet veiled. A thought-provoking piece. I especially love the last for an evocative finale. Congratulations for your excellent win in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Emate Avatar
September 22, 2022 at 1:24 PM
Thank you, Susan. It's an honour.
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