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Running Shoes
I'm not much of a runner.
But I've traveled long distances
trying to stay ahead
of the grief in my thoughts.
I don't see it as an adversary anymore.
It's simply trying to keep pace
with how I miss you now.
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San Francisco Bay Area - USA
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Bukowski, Billy Collins, Ted Kooser, Haiku & Harvey Kurtzman (a visual poet, of sorts)
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Lavender
Sat, 2024-02-10 23:29
Running Shoes
Hello, Michael,
Understanding and accepting grief, feeling empathy toward it and helping it along in its own time frame. Very nice.
L
Michael Anthony
Sun, 2024-02-11 10:51
Yes L, exactly and thank you!
Yes L, exactly and thank you!
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Michael Anthony
author commentUnca Fez
Sun, 2024-02-11 01:10
Running Shoes - Interesting Title
I like the use of long distance running as a way to describe the grief resolution process. It doesn't go away, but no longer feels like being pursued. Well, done.
Thanx,
Steve
Michael Anthony
Sun, 2024-02-11 10:52
Thank you for sharing your
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this piece Steve - much appreciated!
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Michael Anthony
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