This Race

On the line and ready to go,

runners on your mark,

get set, bang-

the one mile race is off.

Companions and rivals,

ahead and behind,

waiting their chance

to move up in line.

Gaps now present;

we’re spaced out.

Halfway done, an

encouraging shout.

One lap to go,

pick up the pace-

we must run fast,

and finish this race!

Down the last stretch,

a runner ahead

sprinting to catch her,

but the finish is here.

Almost caught her,

but not quite,

no hard feelings-

it’s alright.

In the chute

while breathing hard,

we say well done,

glad our race is run.

We’ll run again on other days,

working training,

it’s a phase.

Even if we meet our goal,

Running with our friends

is the best reward.