he thought of her often but didn’t miss her because he knew that she knew he needed this.

the song kept playing in his head and his heart beat with love, determination and some aggression.  the comments on his un-american attitude were flattering.  his goal was near.  his goal of being the person who he knew he was but had been too scared to stand up to being.  too lazy.

people believe in me.  “I just got home from work and I had to tell you that part of the bus ride home I thought about how much I really, really admire you.”  where his knees used to shake because he was afraid he might not live up to the expectations of those around him…  now his legs were strong and able from the teachings of all those around him.

“if you ain’t where you are, you’re no place.”

i am here.  i am now.  i can do this and i will keep doing this until my legs give out.

even though she was far away, she was sitting right next to him, holding his hand and when he was exhausted she sat him down and iced his wounds.

distance be damned, you’re my love and that’s all i need from you.

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