the finish line is here
I’m staring it down
I thought I’d run through it
breeze past it
because all the practice
all the work I have ever done has led
to this moment

but all the sudden I’m afraid
I tire out
and suddenly running to the end
becomes jogging
then walking
then crawling with my fingers
digging into the dirt

I can’t make it
I can’t do this
I’ve been running for too long

and I see you
my love
on the other side
cheering me on
hope illuminating your gorgeous face
but I don’t know if it’s enough

I don’t know if I’ll make it
© AllisonKC07