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Clinging

April 20, 2011
By gessupukat37 SILVER, Pleasanton, CA, California
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&quot;There are no bad students, only bad teachers.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;The light at the end of the tunnel is the headlamp of a train.&quot;

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Life’s got you in
A roller coaster spin
Hanging off that
Broken track.
The stars at your feet
Smile with glistening teeth
To fall between them,
That beautiful mayhem.
Tell me why
You still fight to try
To cling to this
Rusted coaster spine.
Because, my friend
Despite all attempts
Life is too thrilling
And though you’re unwilling
This ride has taken
Your heart and awakened
A fiery dawn
That keeps pushing on.

© Ali D., Cincinatti, OH

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Going through a tough time... but despite difficulties, I find it impossible to run away after how far I've come.
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