Tortoise and the Hare

Most people think
the path
is that of the Tortoise—
slowly pushing forward,
gradually accumulating power,
gradually gaining silence,
until one day,
you cross the finish line. 

But I know
the path is really the Hare’s race.
Starting out,
you run, run, run,
quickly waking up in so many little ways.
Then you take a nap,
for however short or long,
until you make the decision to truly wake up.
Then you sprint to the finish line,
all obstacles removed
by the fierce decision to wake up.