[Critique Group 2] Emailing: Racing the sun-my piece for 11-29-16 critique session

[James]

Racing the sun
C by Brad Corallo
Word count 140

At dawn, I heard a band of minstrels
whose madrigal told of racing the sun.
And though my heart thrilled to the sound,
the sun was out of reach.
Restrained, in a cold and narrow place That is all too familiar.
 Yes, I've been here before. 
I know that struggling to escape only tightens the bonds.
Being enfolded in the arms of a friend
gave me back some footing.
And being given a chance
to offer unexpected kindness to a deeply troubled soul,
portended hope of returning.
But still the sun eludes me.
Initially at a snail's pace, forward 
with resolution and belief,
no matter that it feels like a fool's errand.
By virtue of circumstance
I shall be lifted up once again
suspended in a shaft of golden radiance. 

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