Tears pour down your face,

You will not win the race,

You're too far behind,

They're gone without a trace.

But how are they so fast?

Your strength cannot last,

You try and try to chase

After them but can't,

And you know it.

But how can you catch up?

Your time is almost up,

You cannot speed up,

Or try to make it up,

You’re so far behind.

Make them stop,

Your breath is gone.

If anyone can,

Make them stop

And wait for you.

If only someone cared,

Knew you were behind,

Wanted to pause,

And run with you.

Run through life

Together, side by side,

Never competing,

Not intimidating,

Slowing down for one another,

Speeding up only at the same time,

And somehow

Win the race together.

If only.