runner’s song

runner’s song

in the beginning
all others have pass me
leaving me
chasing those in front of me

my rhythm increases as my heart paces
each step becomes one beat
like a percussion so stress free
drumming a pounding on the concrete

one hill before me
a moment breath of exhaustion
little did i know this hill had no ending
this elevation takes away all my elation

my light beats begin to turn dark
a stiff melody plays in my body
intercession is required
but the conductor is unrelenting

the audience is chanting along each measure
in the distance
i hear the climax approaching
a crescendo of applause awaits

crashing through the line
the music stops
a chorus erupts
breathe, breathe, breathe