The Race
/The race is on
Before we see it
Before we know it
No whistle nor flag
To signal its start
Once unleashed
Out from wombs
We are placed on
A lifelong race
Like trapped on a nonstop
Conveyor belt
With speed accelerating
We crawl walk then run
To keep up
without a choice
We race with time
To achieve our goals
To keep up with agendas
To beat the deadlines
We compete with people
For superiority and survival
Inside our mind
Ego rivals conscience
For reaching decisions
When retired
Timeworn body exhausted
Legs enfeebled
We still have to race with
Aging and ailments
Soon before we realize
It's the last lap on the track
Eventually we all lose our race to
The rival we try not to think about
Still it tails us silently since the beginning
Yes at the end death will win the race
And put toiled life to eternal rest
By Shih-Fang Wang
From: United States