Victoire

the gun shoots
runners off
one step two step
running with the stride like no other
it passes the 10k mark
my mind is daft
my body chaffed and burnt
at 13 miles and I get a second wind
I am indulging in what I do
fatigue is not an option,
20th mile I'm sore and wreaked
with my conscience I endure
finally, I can see the finish
I cross the line and collapse
that's me sorted
my time here is done
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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November 21, 2017 at 11:15 AM
Bravo on the accomplishment and the poem, Brian.
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October 26, 2017 at 3:03 AM
- Welcome to Poetry Soup with your first poem Brian, hope there will be many more in the future - // S.S.
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October 24, 2017 at 8:25 AM
Deep first post Brian.. Welcome to poetry soup..
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