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The Treadmill of Life

How fragile is the thread
That bears the weight
Of
Who I am
Is it not true?
My greatest strength is my deepest fear
Will I ever be complete?
How far must I run? 
On the treadmill of life
Before I realize
That I have lost the race
In reality
Losing the race
Has gained me the victory
For I now fully understand
It matters not
Who wins or loses
All that truly matters
Is who we help along the way

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Angelia Dawson

Date: 8/21/2008 2:19:00 PM

this isa good insight of ones self and a joy to read

Adell Foster

Date: 8/1/2008 7:28:00 AM

Amen, Michael ths is an awesome inspirational read, this reader was captivated from beginning to end. I agree wholeheartedly "All that truly matters is who we help along the way." Fantastic writing my friend :-) Thank you for reviewing "Unconditionally" God's Love and Many Blessings, Always, Adell

Becky Takacs

Date: 7/31/2008 11:01:00 AM

very well written. ur showing us the values of life. thank u for commenting n reading my pome. -Becky

Becky Takacs

Date: 7/31/2008 11:00:00 AM

well written. showing us the values of life. thank u for reading my poem n commenting! -becky

Ronald Bingham

Date: 7/30/2008 10:19:00 PM

Trying to set our selves as examples, especially for the younger ones that look up to us and trust us. Values and morals are not inherited they are taught and we as adults have become way too lenient on what goes on around us, Blessings, Ron

James Foulk

Date: 7/30/2008 8:43:00 PM

wonderful poem,i like the last two lines all that truly matters is who we help along the way. very true. thank you for reading my poems and for all of your comments

Christy Hardy

Date: 7/30/2008 6:43:00 PM

It seems everything is a race now days...run, run, run, and what difference does a few minutes make, we must slow down, and realize this journey will not be forever here on this earth, but the truly wonderful journey will be at the end....this poem is excellent in the message as well as the warmth it radiates. Always, Christy

Sharon Winter

Date: 7/30/2008 2:04:00 PM

Many thoughts come to mind with this write. You always lose something when you win, and win something when you lose. It is the journey that matters, and no, it is not a race. Too many in a hurry to get nowhere. This is indeed thought provoking, but you have got the answers you need, and you know they are the right ones. Love, Shar

Daver Austin

Date: 7/30/2008 1:18:00 PM

Ah, a didactic masterpiece! I've been in the parade, in the race for 79 years, and understand exactly what you mean. Great write, Mike. Love, daver