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April 18, 2014
By kaya_p BRONZE, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
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I help you run
while I crawl
I guess not everyone
can be ahead
some have to struggle behind
it’s not fair
if everyone has to walk
because I know you want to go
race like a tornado
do you even realize
that I could never catch up
but if it makes you happy
I’ll drown
and the last thing I’ll feel
is the breeze you left behind
just for me

© Anton J., Philadelphia, PA

The author's comments:
inspired by the following tumblr post: “putting other people first doesn’t mean you need to leave yourself behind.” (credit to user c-rystalizing)
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