Panting, moving; legs dance; running? Slow he moves, yet forward goes.
Yelling, waving; crowds smile; cheering! Quick their hands and banners flow.
Road goes under, step by stepping; ev’ning sunshine asphalt raised.
Signs flash by, their message flapping; glinting sun and wind-blown praise.
Turn now, hero, enter warmly; enter ‘neath the crowds and flares.
Swift and surely, climb the mountain; climb your metal, switchback stairs.
Raise your head now, torch-lit runner
Lift your eyes from up and under;
Hear now, see now: raised-face, raised sight
Bring your arm: the dimmer torch light–
Seek the peak and flame -IGNITE!
Run and fired up for Carrot Ranch‘s prompt.
April 4, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about fire. It can be a flame that burns or a light that inspires. Follow the flames and go where the prompt leads!
Respond by April 9, 2019. Use the comment section below to share, read and be social. You may leave a link, pingback or story in the comments. If you want to be published in the weekly collection, please use the form. Rules & Guidelines.
Chel Owens 
I was tired but hopeful as he ran!! Nice images!!
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Me, too. 🏃 Thanks!
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All aflame in 99
and how cool, this fire rhymed.
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As did your words, so kind.
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This is really good.
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Thank you. 🙂
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Great story for the prompt.. well done..
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Your story pulsates, Chelsea. It has a fabulous rhythm which matches that of the runner. I like that you chose the Olympic torch for your flash. What a great image too.
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Thanks, Norah! I’m still working the end, but am glad to hear its rhythm works. 🙂
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You lit the torch with this flash, Chelsea!
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🔥
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