I related to this so much - the way you take a simple image of running and have it stand for that desire to leave the past behind, don't we all wish that at some point? If only it could be that easy or attainable. Some days, I wish to cut all ties to everything, but I know there has to be some other way. Not to forget but to be able to cope with the problems as they come. Because sometimes, it feels like the speed at which they can hit is far greater than we can handle or even process them.

That reflection on your two choices perfectly illustrates that feeling of being stuck in this cycle, these memories that follow us, and how it seems we'll never get ahead and past them. That race is exhausting and can defeat our hope. And just wanting to overcome it all is what we become desperate for.

Not a long piece, but everything is expressed so well! Only thing: in the sixth line, "it's" should have no apostrophe.

Welcome to PnQ, and please writing and posting.

For years, I've been struggling to enter poetry section of this site as everything reminds me of Cindy. Today, I somehow did & look where I am...one of Cindy's fav person 'after me'...lolol
I am so glad to see you expressing here & your post is heartfelt.
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Take care dear / stay safe.