Poetry Festival will be held:

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Parkmont Poetry Festival
2017 Winner

The Runner

I run because I’m afraid.

I run to think.

I run because I cannot stop.

I run for fun.

I run because this is my choice.

I run because this is who I am.

I am the runner.

I run for freedom.

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McKayla Carter

The Lab School of Washington

Grade: 9

Hometown:

Calvert County

Birthplace:

Boise, Idaho

Inspirational Figure:

Helen Keller

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