LifeOnTheVerge

the complete works of erica j. radford
2003-04-25 14:17:36 (UTC)

Nostalgia

Walking -
Jogging -
Running -
Through a forest in the dark.
Everything around you
Is a suspect in your thoughts.
Hoot Hoot!
Says the owl
Glaring down from the Willow tree.
Your heart is pounding faster
As you glide over tree roots -
Crunching leaves under your feet.
Hoooooowl!
Says the wolf
As he stares into the stars.
Your heart is skipping beats
As you imagine yourself
Completely marred.
Growwwwwwl!
Says the bear
You hear pounding in the distance;
Fighting yourself to push your limits.
As your muscles tense up
And your eyes open wide
You trip over yourself
In your exuberant strides.
You know if you look back
That bear will be there -
Breathing into your mess of hair.
Tears full of panic
Streaming down your face
You pick yourself up;
Resuming your pace.
Fear pulling at you -
In every direction
You push yourself forward
Wishing:
Nothing had happened.




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