Marathon

This marathon is ending,
but the miles are not done.
Each one's harder than before,
I'm barely holding on.
I know my body's at it's strongest
but it's tried, about to break.
2 more miles til it's over
barely there, hang on, just wait.
One footstep and one day,
just take it as it comes.
I know you're tired and want to quit,
but this is the best part of the run.
Ten more meters, one more block,
little goals that you can meet.
You can hear your family cheering
and people lining up in the street.
Makelle, you're doing wonderful,
push harder, we know you can.
this is where the time counts the most,
one more hill and then you're done.
5.19.16