Once more it begins <br />My mind focused <br />On the task <br />at hand <br />Ready? <br /> <br />Muscles tightening <br />The gathering up <br />of Both mind <br />And body <br />Go! <br /> <br />With every ounce <br />Of strength and <br />Determination <br />I make the <br />Charge <br /> <br />The obstacle looms <br />Yet the distance <br />Shortens while <br />I push on <br />Steadily <br /> <br />Uncertainty dawns <br />As I draw nearer <br />This hurdle <br />In my <br />path <br /> <br />Now the moment <br />Final effort is <br />Demanded <br />I give my <br />All <br /> <br />No! <br />Failure! <br />All was not <br />Enough to leap <br />The dreaded hurdle <br /> <br />Exhausted I subside <br />Exhaling in defeat <br />Coming to a rest <br />Wheels against <br />The Curb <br /> <br />Dedicate to all those who daily challenge such 'hurdles'<br /><br />Mary Havran<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/athletic-endeavor/
