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Winning the Race
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From Sunshine for the Soul, Volume 2

Winning the Race



I saw a sign on
A co-worker’s desk
That read:

“Just when you think
You’re winning the rat race,
Along come the faster rats!”

Imagine that…

I get the feeling that
Life wasn’t designed
To be a race,
And if it was,
It should be a marathon
Instead of a 100-yard dash.

As I grow older,
I and my friends speak
About how Time doesn't wait for anyone,
But flies faster than a rabbit
On rocket skates.

Maybe so, but
It still takes 60 seconds
To make a minute
And five dozen of each of those
To put an hour together.

Perhaps instead of
Looking ahead to the finish
Or fretting about
How you’ve run the race to date,
Try to feel each step
As you’ve taken it
And enjoy the scenery
Along the way.

When it comes down to it,
The only prize that matters
In the human race
Is the satisfaction of a good life
Worth jumping for joy
By all who witness it.

© 2006 by Robert E. Blackwell
 


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 Reviews of "Winning the Race"
Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on June 23, 2007
Robert this is beautiful inspiration and poetry fine ending to this evening.

Peace & Blessings,
Josie

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on June 14, 2007
Most inspiring write....thank you!!

Lov eTinka

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on June 13, 2007
This is a terrific write and a wonderful outlook!!! I loved it

Reviewed on June 13, 2007
Wonderful inspiring verse, Robert; very well penned! BRAVO!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D *KOTC*

Reviewed on June 13, 2007
(((Robert))),

Yes. YES!!!!!!!! Beautifully inspiring, thought provoking excellence; you've blessed me today. Well done, my (((friend))), *kotc* and grateful thanks.

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

Reviewed by Spirit Warrior
Reviewed on June 13, 2007
Amen brother,

Why not stop and smell the roses?
or lend someone a helping hand

Or on moral issues
why not take a stand?

Life passes by so quickly
when caught up in the rat-race

There is absolutely no reason
not to slow down and set a pace!

God Bless, God Speed,
~Spirit Warrior

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on June 13, 2007
Great writing,enjoyed...Hugssssss

Reviewed by K. Mulroney
Reviewed on June 13, 2007
How tue, how true. I love your comparison and descriptions. Faster than a rabbit on roller skates? Now THATS funny! Great piece!


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