Hear the patter of carbon rubber soles, weary repetition
Ethylene shoes carry throbbing hearts, minds floating in Euphoria
Swept along by cheers of Jubilation
A goal beset by trial and sweat, looming nearer
Hoping to cross the line with a brief, blissful sense of Nirvana
Two pair of sneakers lurking in the crowd
Ready to unshackle their burden of Destruction
A goal beset by determination without Regret
Crowds transformed into cattle in the mind of an anarchist
Unrelated human endeavor juxtaposed
One quest to overcome pain to attain their dream
The other to inflict pain in recognition of their disillusionment
Pain is the common denominator that afflicts human endeavor
Overcoming pain is the true testament of the human Spirit
Running To…..Running from…..Always running
Written April 21