{"sf1_id":2170500,"sf2_id":"YnLB9GGe","title":"Race Within (Version 4)","author":"QuincyTheCivic","words":304,"posted_at":"2024-08-25T21:41:18.000Z","tags":["Poetry","SFW"],"url":"https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/2170500-race-within-version-4","original_url":"https://sofurry.com/s/YnLB9GGe","image_url":"https://www.sofurryfiles.com/std/thumb?page=2170500\u0026ext=.jpg","description":"I recently watched a documentary about Ronnie Dio. It featured a solo rendition of his song, \"This Is Your Life\". It was so emotional that I was inspired to write this song. Enjoy!","content":"2024/08/25 (1354-404 PST) | CW170\n\nQuincyTheCivic\n\n“Race Within\"\n\nLittle movement, frequent stops,\n\nEngines idle; our patience drops.\n\nWe`re all in a hurry to get to places.\n\nThere are hardened looks in all our faces.\n\nTraffic begins to take its toll.\n\nDeep frustration takes our control.\n\nWe can't take this anymore.\n\nIt is now an all-out war.\n\nBe careful when we redline.\n\nLife is now on the line.\n\nInstead, we must practice virtue.\n\nIt depends upon us through . . .\n\nThe race within!\n\nLife's too short to just give up.\n\nOpportunities will just dry up.\n\nThe only way to get back on track\n\nIs just keep moving and don't look back.\n\nYou're valuable—an inspiration.\n\nWhy not fuel your imagination?\n\nMake every effort to make new friends.\n\nThey make life better around all bends.\n\nJoin a club; race on tracks.\n\nStreets aren't meant for maniacs.\n\nStart out slow and steady.\n\nYou've gotta always be ready\n\nFor the unexpected, the unknown,\n\nEspecially your own . . .\n\nRace within!\n\nDuring our lives until our deaths,\n\nOur hearts savour all of our breaths.\n\nWe don't live forever; we'll often cry.\n\nThis is your chance; live free or die.\n\nWe all have passions; we are what we drive.\n\nWorking together will keep these alive.\n\nWrite your story; ignite your fire.\n\nSet an example to help inspire . . .\n\nThe race within!\n\nThe green flag waves; the engines roar;\n\nPetal to the metal, more and more!\n\nMind and body both intertwine\n\nFrom the start to the finish line.\n\nDo whatever that it takes;\n\nAnd make sure to use the brakes.\n\nYour full potential is released,\n\nThanks to the taming of your beast.\n\nEnjoy the triumph of winning.\n\nEvery race is a new beginning.\n\nBut before you begin . . .\n\nRace within!\n\nRace within!\n\nRace within!\n\nRace within!","series":{"name":"Race Within","previous":"https://sofurry.com/s/znJMKXkm","next":"https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/2170726-race-within-version-5.json"}}