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Climbing the Stairs

May 1, 2014
By Kyrian SILVER, Columbus, Ohio
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Kyrian SILVER, Columbus, Ohio
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This is the day the Lord has made; rejoice and be glad in it. -Psalm 118:24

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my burdens.




understand




who don't



to appease



higher


to jump


Having


expectations.

stairs of

up the
climbing,
climbing,
Climbing,

© Ginamarie D., Rochester, NY

The author's comments:
This is a poem about growing up in the world. As one's life advances, the expectations of those around them, especially the expectations of those older, grow. Sometimes these preconceived ideas cannot be met due to outside problems or influences.
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