What I know is this

a runner doesn’t always cross
the finish line,

but a baton can look like
a microphone depending on
how you hold it.

I know that a marathon
can become a relay
as long as there is someone
willing to finish the race.

I know that a victory lap
isn’t over until the music stops.

I know that a person is still alive,
if you remember to say their name.

Nipsey.