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The Swings

April 26, 2016
By David.Oberteniak DIAMOND, Newton, Kansas
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The swings know how
I used to swing,
When I was trouble and
carefree
And i’d throw myself back
I wanted to loop
All the way around,
Though i’d usually end up
Falling to the ground.

It was only when
I fell for you,
That I began swinging again.

© Natalie R., Windermere, FL

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