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January 21, 2013
By dreamer17 GOLD, Tolland, Connecticut
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Dreams are like a swing.
Whether you start off with a

Push
Or by yourself
You love the feel of the wind in your hair.

Sometimes others get on the same
swing set
And you race to see who can go higher.

How you get off is mainly up to you.
If you don't

Fall Off
You may choose to jump off at the
highest point
Only to fall painfully, regretfully to
the ground.

Or you can

Enjoy
The slowing ride
And hop off at the right moment
So you land on both feet.

The goal is mostly to never let your
feet drag.

© Maria H., Cincinnati, OH

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