Just a Little Bit

I crouch low as I take my mark
Suspended on the tips of my fingers,
And the balls of my feet
I know I am set, yet I am tense
At the sound of the gun,
I throw myself forward and go

I feel the rush of adrenaline,
As my arms and legs move faster
The breeze my speed makes,
Brushes and tickles my face as it urges me forward
I focus on what’s ahead,
Instead of looking to the side

I feel someone is gaining on me,
As I push myself forward
Urge my legs to gain just a little more speed
Urge my arms to keep moving just a little bit faster
Just a little bit longer, just a little bit farther,
Just a little bit faster.

I see my goal a little bit farther
I still don’t slow down, but move just a little bit faster
I grit my teeth it I still not over
The adrenaline still pulses through my veins
My feet only touch the ground for a second,
Before they are up again

I feel like I am flying,
Every second I am suspended in the air
I smile to myself as I feel this thrill
But still I focus, because that is everything
One wrong move and it’s all over
One wrong step and it’s all over

I am still gaining speed
I thrust my body forward as I cut off a few seconds
I feel all eyes on me as I cross the finish line
I don’t slow down till I know I am cleared
I turn and look back, panting and breathing heavy
I wait for the others as we congratulate each other
I feel on top of the world because I know I have done it

I have made it because I pushed myself forward
Each time, just a little bit.
Just a little bit father,
Just a little bit longer,
Just a little bit faster.
Now, I’m just a little bit happier.