Second Wind
Exhaustion satiates my sinews
Every cell in my body does ache
Inhalation takes momentous effort
Dear God, Breathe, for Heaven’s sake
My foot pounds the pavement sore
I feel as though I can go on no more
Suddenly appearing like an old friend
My heart revives with a Second Wind
My heart is racing can’t catch my breath
The pace is taking its toll piece by piece
I’m falling behind in the rat race of life
Wondering will this frail heart cease
The burning fire consumes my stride
Every part in pain has balked and cried
And I fear that I shall never see the end
Then my heart revives with a Second Wind
Tired and weary you barely can run
Everything within you screams just quit
You’re seriously considering calling it off
Every body part is throwing a fit
But hang on for just a little while longer
You can’t feel it but you’re getting stronger
If you can just make it around the bend
Your heart will revive with a Second Wind