The Marathon of Life

Confident steps take me in any direction.
Thud, thud, thud.
Sneakers pound relentlessly on the pavement.
Fast for a while,
thud, thud, thud.
then, a slower more steady pace.
Thud…thud…thud.
The rhythm is determined by my feet.
The distance determined by my will.
From time to time, the distance may change,
however, my cause never waivers.
Sweat drips from my nose, onto my shirt,
my feet grow weary;
my lungs burn, but it is a sweet burn.
The cells of my body zing with life.
My brain reminds me of why I push my body to its limits.
The cause is good, better than most.
The reason for all my steps is my own health.
My marathon of life continues.
My steps remain constant and true.
Thud, thud, thud.