Running nowhere fast
A timeless message about not giving up on finding a way. Written for someone out there.
If I were to ask you one simple question,
would your tongue retreat in haste before
giving an answer?
Or would you, without reluctance,
deflect every single word
into the outer limits?
***
Sometimes we sideswipe opportunistic
chances to perform our magic—
nursing contemporary wounds
with the sneer of a rabid dog...
That strange elixir you mix to
conjure strength
lacks one important ingredient.
The knowledge of it escapes you
every time.
How can one complete life-progressing objectives
with a recipe lacking seasoning?
For that, my friend, wisdom offers a lead:
Running from problems
in a frenetic marathon
doesn't burn calories
or build muscle,
it drains essence from an
already depleted reserve.
Stand your ground!
Arm your base with impulse and
courage!
You may not be fully prepared for
life's impromptu dilemmas,
but the deeper the dive,
the clearer the picture.
***
We are all nominated,
vying for that academy award for
best-supportive soul.
An accolade requiring more than
loving thy neighbor.
Love thy self!
Trust me:
once you quit running from who you are, life will be waiting at the finish line.
About the Creator
Lamar Wiggins
Creative writer in the Northeast US who loves the paranormal, mystery, true crime, horror, humor, fantasy and poetry.
"Life is Love Experienced" -LW
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If this is how sobriety feels, maybe it’s better to go through life a little buzzed… this, along with other hits like, I want to kill myself, I wish I was dead, and I’m going to throw myself off a bridge have been the only thoughts on rotation these past few days. I promise myself that if, in a month, I still feel like this (‘this’ meaning despondent, full of rage, and simultaneously numb) I can go back to smoking. Until mid-February though? Nicotine is off the table.
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Excellent!🤩 I love the marathon imagery, also these lines: “ An accolade requiring more than loving thy neighbor. Love thy self!” Excellent conclusion too.✅
Yassss don’t run from your problems. Love the message and all the imagery you used to deliver it.
My problem isn't one of running from who I am. It's that no one else seems to be moving toward it.
Well-wrought! Be True and Follow You Happiness Will!
Oh wow, that last line sure is deep. Very tattooable! Loved your poem!
Such a positive poem, Lamar. I wish there were kindness awards. That should be celebrated more.
Love this, Lamar. Wonderful <3
Excellent work, my friend. And so inspiring. Well done!
Beautiful, wise, lived. But I guess sometimes we have to exhaust ourselves to see it! Great challenge entry!
Thought-provoking and inspiring work, Lamar! A well composed encouraging and convicting message!
Profound, full of insight and so well put together. To the race, my friend, to the race.
A lot of truth in this poem. Running from you problems is never a good thing and yes they will still be waiting for you at the finish line. I see you are one of the judges on the unofficial challenge. I was wondering if you had to be invited or not. I submitted an entry but haven't gotten a confirmation yet, and I was wondering if you had to have an invitation to join. On this poem--NICELY DONE!!!
Running from problems in a frenetic marathon doesn't burn calories or build muscle,..." Don't we sometimes wish they could haha. Enjoyed this piece
A lovely and empowering statement! I also am loving the idea of handing someone I know a little Oscar for best supportive soul