My legs burn

And my chest contracts

With each step I take.

I run to get away.

To leave my problems behind me.

This time is different.

I'm running for you

And I don't know why.

My legs give out from under me.

Blood pounding in my ears.

You grab onto my hand

And quickly release it.

It seems pointless;

While I am running to you,

You are pulling

Farther

And

Farther

Away from me.