Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Love the alliteration of C's in your Acrostic. All the emotions you describe we can all relate to and very creative to use the marathon in picture and in - Racing thoughts - well done.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016

thank you so much. I have learned more from being on this site in three months than I ever did in school.

reply by Pearl Edwards on 24-Apr-2016

Me too, I totally get where you're coming from.

Comment from CD Richards

Excellent

But it doesn't rhyme!

Haha, I'm just kidding - this is a GREAT piece of free verse.

Lovely alliteration and enjambment in those last two lines.

Drive the thoughts into the words - what a fine description of the process.

Excellent stuff :)

Craig

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

Thank you so much. I love these potlach challenges. They make me do new things.

Comment from RodG

Excellent

I envy you! The words seldom race or invite me to get going. I love how this speaker feels compelled to get his thoughts down and listens to those "dancing rhythms" until he crosses the finish line. May it always be this easy for you.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

thank you, I love these challenges that make me think outside my usual writing.

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

A great poem about a wonderfully exhilarating sport. I enjoyed~ Good luck in the contest!

One tiny note?
1.) C autiously, callously, comfortably, confusingly, calmly,(space)continually

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

Thank you Robyn. On my way to edit now. I love when people help me with this stuff.

Comment from sage17611

Excellent

I like the serenity of this poem, yes I agree running or any form of exercising is the best time to think, is it so relaxing. Well I can speak for myself, it's a form of meditation to me. I like the words that flows nicely, and the picture is a good depiction of the message. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

Thank you so much. We all did such a creative job on this challenge.

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

Good job! Nice to see how somebody else handled this challenge. I'm not entering the contest with my silly attempt. I'm way out of my league and comfort level with acrostics, but this potlatch group gets me trying many forms I wouldn't normally try.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

I so agree. This was my first. What a challenge.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

Great acrostic it is equal to a marathon race you write as fast ascyou can the thoughts come faster than the hand can write but at the end you cross the finish line.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

Thank you Sandra, yes we pass the finish line until we start another race.

Comment from I am Cat

Excellent

A s the song begins
D ancing rhythms
D rive the thoughts
I nto the words
C autiously, callously, comfortably, confusingly, calmly,continually
T old until I pass the finish line

well told, and alliteratively. ;)
good job Judy. welcome to the potlatch lol
Cat

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 Comment Written 23-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

thank you cat, you have made me feel welcomed and at home. I am learning so much.

Comment from Susanne M. Psyris

Excellent

This is a very well-written and polished acrostic contest entry! I enjoyed the read, it was smooth and nothing seemed forced or sacrificed in its creation. Your lines are one long silk thread neatly knotted by the final line. Great job. Good luck. God bless and Hugs, Susanne

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 Comment Written 23-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

Thank you so much. This was for the potlach group . They are teaching me so much.