Blazing Toward The Lion's Gate

Crouched down in the starting blocks, I'm in lane eight

Lifting my head, my eyes pierce the runway

Envisioning I take first place

A brush with insecurity takes me to my recent injury

Is my leg fully healed? Will I win this race?

Not long ago, I was at the top of my game

Then the meniscus tear, all the pain

Benched for months; all I could do was wait

Regaining composure, I kiss my citrine pendant

Tuck it under my uniform, praying for courage

A ground release of ozone; smell of rain

Nods to me as I prepare for the starting gun

***

POP...

Out of the blocks, we are a stampede of mustangs

Charging down the track without the noise

Side-eyeing the stiff competition

We are neck-in-neck; it's too hot to handle

Mindful of my leg, I run with respect

But my alter-ego is the leader of Pride

Halfway to the finish, leniency diminishes

Lightning strikes

Spiritual sun of Sirius speaks; it's time to get serious

It's time to release the lion inside

***

"There's a brief portal of opportunity; the road drops here!"

Words from source or a higher power

Shout out to Tarot: This is a tower moment

Flashbacks, presented, recalling the fall

Downpour, pouring rain

Triggers my strength; I shall not crumble

Humble to Heirophant

I step it up, heartbeat to flames under my feet

It's time to light up the pace of this track meet

Reclaiming the maker of my own fate

The ROAR of one thousand inner lions takes over

Finish line tape awaits, draping my determination

It's time to mean it, make it mighty

So I put my back into it and lean.......

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Author's note: My entry celebrates the Lion's Gate Portal, which peaks on August 8, 2025. The race, although fictional, draws parallels to personal life moments and the courage and strength required to take action to obtain desirable results.

Happy Lion's Gate Portal, everyone! Remember: to truly manifest means putting in the work, not just dreaming about it!

The road drops here; what's your next move?