Chains

Pulse racing
Shoulders hunched
Nervous pacing
Cheeks flushed
Fists bunched
Thoughts rushed.

Resolve crumbling
Confidence tumbling.
Deep breath
Nimble step...

Eye popping
Jaw dropping
Sirens blaring
Faces staring

Gut wrenching
Sweat drenching
Breath – gasping
Fingers – clasping
Stomach churning
Tendons burning.

Adrenaline rush
Final push

Pain numbing
Victory coming

Time frozen.
Moments stolen.

Exaltation.Jubilation.

Freedom