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right
keep right came the response
redirecting the runner
in reaction to his rapid-fire request regarding the route
racing recklessly in redoubled resolve
certain this resurgence would redeem his rough start
he ran rampant
refusing to relinquish his radical pace
no longer rambling
he raged like a rogue renegade
determination renewed
hope refueled
spirit refreshed
his belief was rekindled that a resounding victory would result
if he would just run
run
run
his rally realized
lungs raw and ragged
he rocketed ‘cross the finish line
reared his head
and roared raucously
arms raised in release
tears rolling in relief
he rejoiced
triumphant
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rob kistner © 2010
Very well done!
I really like this poem. A lot. It captures the emotions of a race.
Really good – I think you exhausted all the R words as well as the competitor.
An exhilarating write…so well written!
The rolling rhythms of sound and tumbling images sets the atmospheric tensions of the race! Beautiful!