Running the Race
The butterflies in my stomach have started to dance.
I’m stepping out of my comfort zone and I’m taking the chance.
There’s a race to be run and a challenge to take, a
Journey that many are too fearful to make.
Others have gone before me and have paved the way, I’m
Not waiting any longer–I’m starting today!
I’ve heard of the bumps and stones and hurdles tall,
Of the obstacles that arise to make us fall.
And though the path may be narrow, up and down, and Long,
I am excited, focused and determined to stay strong!
Yet the course doesn’t seem so rough or so far to the End,
When you’re running with support and the hand of a friend.
See, I’m not running alone–I’m part of a team,
Some are running for fun–some to accomplish a dream.
Well, I have a dream, a goal, a plan of attack.
While those who don’t have started to slack.
Some have lagged behind and some have quit,
but I refuse to slow down, to stop or to sit.
The power to keep going and strength I find,
Is not in my legs, but all in my mind.
From negativity and doubt I’ve chosen to be numb,
Forgetting what is behind and focusing on what is to come.
I’ll plunge again into the valley and I’ll continue in the race.
For there is so much to accomplish and so much to embrace.
And when I’ve reached that highest mountain and my Climb is finally done,
I’ll look back over what I’ve achieved and know my race is won!
Author Unknown
