LW Poetry

This feature showcases original poems by LW residents. Send poems to emmad@lwsb.com. Poetry submissions will run as space allows.

Fallin’ Back

I can’t keep up.

I’m just a kid, but I won’t give up.

You can’t get rid of me.

I’m fallin’ behind, fallin’ back.

Myself I find behind the pack — that’s me.

I can’t keep up.

I’m an old man, but I won’t give up.

Look in your rearview, man.

That’s me.

—Dave Crandall Mutual 10