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A Day in the Maze
by Janet P Caldwell → (All Poetry by Janet P Caldwell)
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An OLD poem that Alan & I wrote together in 2002. Posting it for fun, we came through all of this and grabbed the prize.

When did it turn into a race?

This last stretch has been exceptionally hard
we're short of breath, cramping and stumbling.
God, doncha just want to turn around, go
back, walk off?

I don't think that you can, neither can I.
Got to cross the finish line.
Just stubborn, both of us.

I've got to admit though, it feels
like we've bitten off more than we can chew.
Spittle flying, jaws aching, throat tight.

I'm so tired, I don't like marathons
or sprinting. I'm not used to running
hard. The prize is huge, just ahead
maybe within our reach.

Could we walk awhile or just rest?
Would that be okay? I heard a rumor
that the race for the cheese is over.
The rats won.

Caldwell Phillips Copyright 2002-2008

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 Reviews of "A Day in the Maze"
Reviewed by RWE SAYS BYE (Reader)
Reviewed on August 15, 2009
Good to the last cheesy ending! Definitely not an effortless effort. How long did it take you to write this?

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on September 21, 2008
interesting read

Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on August 12, 2008
lol...the rats always win eh ;)
Always love your work Janet!

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on August 3, 2008
Rats Always Win...You Didn't Lose Either,ie.Just Think I Janet Will Collect!

TRASK

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on August 3, 2008
I couldn't run an inch at this time
Enjoyed the read
x0x0x
Ron

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on August 3, 2008
We can't keep rats away from the cheese!;-)Superb collab and so good to read you again, Janet! Welcome back!...ET

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on August 3, 2008
A very good poem :-).take care

Edwin

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on August 3, 2008
I heard a rumor
that the race for the cheese is over.
The rats won.

I heard the very same thing.

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on August 3, 2008
EXceallant metaphoric prose that so wonderfully describes the way we as humans all too often go through life...do we even need to enter such a race I question myself at times. Well done Janet and Allend a poem that was defiantely worth repeating.
hugs
Fee

Reviewed by Miller Caldwell
Reviewed on August 3, 2008
Let the rats win the rat race.
Go at your own chosen pace
keep alive to the memory
Of winning that race...but it wasn't you?
Just remember next week at Beigeng. Many will start
Only one will win. But All Took Part.
Janet, you will always be a winner.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on August 2, 2008
I find the ending particularly sobering, Janet. Well done. Thank you. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Reviewed on August 2, 2008
Worth the race: the pain, the struggle, the road to the finish line: you take the Gold! Excellent, nice to see you again, you've been missed!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Regina Pounds
Reviewed on August 2, 2008
So glad you grabbed the prize, Jan! The road can be tough indeed, so is the race.

Good to read your words/thoughts again.

Love and thanks,
Gina

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce
Reviewed on August 2, 2008
For some reasons this one reminds me of the story of the Rabbit and the tortoise. Cute little write!

Sandie May Angel :o)

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on August 2, 2008
...or the rats will eventually win...e

Reviewed by Jill curry (Reader)
Reviewed on August 2, 2008
cute..really loved this one

Reviewed on August 2, 2008
Love it; love the ending especially! Very well penned, Janet!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Burleson, Karen Lynn. :D


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