The Different one

She was different

While others were sleeping

she was perspiring

early in the morning

running up the hillslope

with no shoes on

She was different

while others lived their mundane lives

she was training for the heats

social life limited

family at the back of the mind her mind

So many barriers

So many hurdles

Disappointments and frustration

But she never wavered from her path

Many sacrifices and defeats later

The different one

walked the different route to the victory podium.