September #24

long distance runner
where are you going?
into the cold night,
swallowed in the dark,
white legs flashing
away from the world.
long distance runner
from what are you hiding?
into deep woods,
swallowed down paths,
face barred over
by the trees.
long distance runner,
what secrets do you know?
so strong, so silent,
like a marble statue,
thoughts hiding
behind your unmlinking eyes.
long distance runner,
who are you?
who are you?