Downhill Racer

 

Running downhill into life
Churning knees and arms
On the cutting edge of freedom
Speed the only goal

Time is the only toll

 

Life is like a present
All gift wrapped and serene
The paper tears so easily
Yet the gift is never seen

Fears are just a dream

 

The opening up of life

Is a thrill of speed and risk
It's faster when you run
And easier to trip fall
When on a downhill run

 

© Paul Viel 2000