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I RAN

I ran not out of fear’s tight grip,  
I ran not for the thrill of the chase’s whip.  
I ran not from a deep compulsion,  
Nor to escape a shadowed convulsion.  

I ran not because others took flight,  
I ran not for dreams that ignite the night.  
I ran not for the burdens of the past,  
Nor for a mission that called me steadfast.  

I ran not for a dazzling, bright scheme,  
I ran not from a moralistic dream.  
I ran not from need, nor for desire,  
I ran not for victory, nor to aspire.  

I ran not in hopes of claiming the crown,  
Not for glory or to draw a crowd down.  
I ran not to dazzle, nor to impress,  
I ran not for life—just to express,  
I ran simply because I could, no less.

Copyright © Isaac Tsoho

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