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October 6, 2011
By gottagetout17 SILVER, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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gottagetout17 SILVER, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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"No matter what anybody tells you words and ideas can change the world" ~Dead Poets Society

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One foot in front of the other;
Ponytail bouncing;
Heart pounding;
Adrenaline pumping;
Determination aglow in my brown eyes;
I run.
I run to push human ability;
To test the limits of asthmatic lungs.
I run to be free.
Free from the worries of the world;
Free from fear;
Free from sadness;
Free from anger;
Free from disappointment.
I run to escape my emotions,
Burning within.
I run because if i run fast enough,
I am untouchable.

© by Whitney S., Norwell, MA

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gottagetout17 SILVER said...
on Oct. 25 2011 at 2:40 pm
gottagetout17 SILVER, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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&quot;No matter what anybody tells you words and ideas can change the world&quot; ~Dead Poets Society

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Thank you :D
Sail_ BRONZE said...
on Oct. 25 2011 at 12:18 pm
Sail_ BRONZE, Eugene, Oregon
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wow this was really good! it shows your emotion and how strongly you feel. great job!!