Lying here,
Now nothing more than a fragment of terrycloth
Faded from red to pink
You are something much more.
You know the essence of athleticism,
Of strength, stamina, courage.
You relish every drop of perspiration,
Rhythmic breath of runners is sweet music,
And now you have been cast aside,
Reposing gently on the side table,
Alone but for the stopwatch.
Oct 7, 2010
Oct 7, 2010 at 6:27 PM UTC
Lying here,
Now nothing more than a fragment of terrycloth
Faded from red to pink
You are something much more.
You know the essence of athleticism,
Of strength, stamina, courage.
You relish every drop of perspiration,
Rhythmic breath of runners is sweet music,
And now you have been cast aside,
Reposing gently on the side table,
Alone but for the stopwatch.
- From The Beginning
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