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The Ones He Runs For

Standing sternly and patiently he waits,

Keeping in mind the friend he runs for,

Keeping in mind the man he races for,

Keeping in mind the girl he finishes for.

Walking slowly and confidently towards the lane

He’s watching the crowd that cheers for him,

He’s watching the opponents he races against,

He’s watching the track he treads on.

Getting to his knees he’s calm and ready.

Listening to the spectators quiet down he gets to his mark.

Listening to the ref. yell “SET” he rises.

Listening to the gun fire he drives out of the blocks.

Sprinting quickly and without flaw he’s gone.

Smashing his spikes into the track he pulls further up.

Smashing his fears he sprints harder.

Smashing his record he cheers in great triumph .

Breathing heavily he cries,

Knowing he won for his best-friend,

Knowing he won for his beloved father,

Knowing he won for his beautiful girl

Knowing these are the ones he runs for.