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Submitted to Contest #252
How long have I been running, anyway? I feel like I’ve been wondering for years. All I know is I can’t look back. What am I running for? The weight of my feet has been getting gradually heavier, the air in my lungs burns, and finally, I reached the limits of my stamina. Lying face-first on a beaten trail, I’m reminded of the gritty texture accompanying the taste of dirt. I roll onto my back, dirtying my white T-shirt I notice the world around me. It’s spring! The birds are chirping, the trees are budding, and the earth is damp from previous ...
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