Because

A free verse poem on nighttime runs

I ran towards the setting sun, because I felt my heart I felt my lungs I did not stop or slow, but run, because.

I saw the birds lift off and fly, because I heard their calls I heard their cries They had not a care, but strive, because.

I note the path grows dark as the moon does rise, because I join the stars I join the night I work hard but falter not, I thrive, because.

I am the challenge, I show my grit, because I push my legs I push my mind Though tired of body, my spirit is fine, because.

I do not run to a place, because I seek no home I seek no time I run, I run to calm my mind.

Because.