The Guy I Was Running From

I was running, alone, free, at my own pace.Then, I noticed the strangest thing...
There was a guy right behind me. Funny because I hadn’t noticed him there before.My body was strong but, as I ran from him, it began to feel tense and panicky.Who is this guy? Why won’t he leave me alone? I want to run on my own.I picked up the pace, hoping to leave him in my dust.Then, I noticed the strangest thing…
There was less distance between us, a gap growing smaller with each step. Funny because I hadn’t noticed I was going so slow.My mind was calm but, as I ran from him, it began to spiral out of control.Who is this guy? Why won’t he leave me alone? I want to run by myself.I kept running, jabbing him in the side, hoping he’d bugger off. Then, I noticed the strangest thing…
There was an umbrella above my head. Funny because I hadn’t noticed it was raining.My clothes and hair and skin were wet but, as I ran with him, I began to dry.Who is this guy? Why won’t he leave me alone? I want to hold my own umbrella.I elbowed him, hoping he’d leave me alone.Then, I noticed the strangest thing…
There was a scarf around my neck, gloves on my hands, ear muffs on my head. Funny because I hadn’t noticed it was cold.My skin was covered in goosebumps, my body shivering but, as I ran with him, I began to warm.Who is this guy? Why won’t he leave me alone? I want to put on my own scarf and gloves and ear muffs.I gave him an ugly look, hoping he’d get the hint.Then, I noticed the strangest thing…
There was an arm under mine. Funny because I hadn’t noticed how hard it was to take each step.My façade was cold and hard but, as I ran with him, it began to weaken.Who is this guy? Why won’t he leave me alone? I want to walk on my own.I slowed and slowed some more.Then, I noticed the strangest thing…
There was a wheelchair beneath my bottom. Funny because I hadn’t noticed how unable I was.My legs were broken but, as I sat there, I felt myself still moving forward.Who is this guy? Why won’t he leave me alone? I want to know now.I looked up and said, “Thank you, sir.”Then, I noticed the strangest thing…
There was a smile on his face. Funny because I hadn’t noticed what he looked like.My eyes were open but, as I rode, I saw him for the first time.This guy is good. His love for me has no conditions. I want to stay with him.I leaned my head back and relaxed.Then, I noticed the strangest thing…
There was wind in my hair, a breeze blowing across my face. Funny because I hadn’t noticed we were soaring through the air.My legs were broken but, as I was cradled in his arms, I moved faster than I’d ever dared to imagine.This guy gave me new life. He chose to redeem my brokenness. I want to stay with him.Forever.I wrapped my arms around him and sighed with contentment. Then, I noticed the strangest thing…
There was peace in my heart, love in my soul, life in my body. Funny because I hadn’t noticed how empty I’d been.But now that I did, I never wanted to let him go, because a day soaring in his arms is better than a lifetime running alone.