The First of Many Poems, Run

Running is a huge part of my life, but I also love poetry and literature. I have spent the past few months applying to Master's in creative writing programs around the country, and now I am waiting to hear back from the various colleges. So here is some of the poems I have been working on...I wrote this poem a few years ago but it is still one of my favorites!

Run

Every yesterday I ran,

it made my world better.
I ran to stay in shape;

to feel healthy from my soul to my bones.

I ran to rid myself of frustration

from power-hungry coaches

who succeed through my every step.

Today I run for new reasons

I run seeking the acceptance of uncomfortable truths

toward my first real decision.

I run to find the answer

to a choice that terrifies me.

I could stay with him forever

or run into the future alone.

I run forging my own trail;

my broken heart still pounding

as I sprint away from his concrete plans

shattering his high expectations.

Running releases me from his cage

and allows me to find freedom.

I am running.

That is my answer.