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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE BLACK RUNNER, by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I'm awake, I'm away! Last Line: My feet in the dust. Alternate Author Name(s): Tremaine, John Subject(s): Track Athletics; Running Races; Pole Vaulting; Discus Throwing; Shot Putting; Running Hurdles | |||
I'm awake, I'm away! I have jewels in trust, They are rights of the soul That are holy and just; There are deeds to be done, There are goals to be won, I am stripped for the race In the glare of the sun I am throbbing with faith I can! And I must! My forehead to God -- My feet in the dust. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE GLORIOUS TOUCHDOWN by GEORGE ADE IN THE FORUM OF JUSTICE by GRACE DENIO LITCHFIELD THE LONELINESS OF THE 100-METER DASH MAN by DAVID WAGONER LOVE SONNET OF A TRACK FIEND by WILLIAM A. PHELON PAAVO NURMI by WILLIAM A. PHELON OLD BLACK MEN by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON |
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