Mirage

I’m almost there

dragging my feet

pushing myself to the limit

almost running out of breath

breathless and panting

 

I’m almost there

I can see the  finish line

my heart beating still

pulling myself with all my strength

and still not losing the grin

 

I’m almost there

pushing my boundaries

and testing my limits

saying a prayer under my breath

and I’m still kicking

 

I’m almost there

I have surpassed all the pain and hunger

nothing can break my resolve anymore

Nobody can put a stop to it

when I’m on a roll

 

I am almost there

as I can see the hint of the light

still twinkling and still fading at times

Hoping to make it

and hoping to reach on time

 

I’m almost there

I’m almost at the finish line

not knowing that

the mirage always has a way to shine.

 

 Photo by Fredrick Kearney Jr on Unsplash

This post is in response to the daily prompt Almost