The Chaser

Running for my life, trying to get away from everything

To clear my head is a necessity to my well-being

As I run, the fears and worries melt into hopes and dreams

They create a pool of crystal clear water from which I can see

No longer am I the runner, I am the chaser.

I’m chasing after everything I want,

what I want is honesty. I want someone to tell me the truth

no matter how much they think it’ll hurt me. I want this because I can handle a truth more than a lie.

So don’t worry about my feelings, it’s yours I worry about.

As my run comes to a stop, I’m no longer a runner or a chaser,

I am me.

-Ava Nozicka