The Runner

June 9, 2003, 9:24 am

With fierce determination on her faceshe spans the running track beneath her feet,her lengthy strides consistent, keeping pace.The runner, focused, does not feel the heat.A bead of sweat starts...

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Re: The Runner

June 9, 2003, 2:14 pm

Oh Suzie, this is excellent! I know how it is when the muse goes in a different direction than we intend... we have to go with it. The results are...

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Re: The Runner

June 9, 2003, 3:27 pm

Thanks Jan, she ran through the bush in training. Step into Suzie's Sanctuary

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Re: The Runner

June 10, 2003, 12:03 am

Looks like a great entry in the contest, Suzie! Nice expression of aspiration and effort.

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Re: The Runner

June 10, 2003, 2:03 am

Suzie, I think this can still qualify for the contest. All that matters is that the picture was the inspiration for the poem. Reconsider, and post a copy of it in the contest forum....

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Re: The Runner

June 10, 2003, 3:36 am

Great rhyme and rhythm. Sure seems like a great entry to me. BarryWe don't see things as they are, we see things as we are. - Anais NinJoin us at the Poetry Factory. :)The Poetry Factory

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Re: The Runner

June 10, 2003, 1:19 pm

Aha! You have already worked on and completed one... sorry, didn't see this yesterday when I commented in thanks.Like the others, I also think this an appropriate entry! English or Shakespearean...

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