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Don't Know Why I Couldn't Fly

Don't know why I couldn't fly When I had the wings and all, Don't know why I didn't try Was I much too afraid to fall Teetering on the bridge that day Arms outstretched, toes to the edge, Then again, who would jump anyway From such a treacherous ledge Looking down from an incredible height My last breath caught in my throat, Teary eyed, I lost all of my might One moment and that was all she wrote I often think about that time in my life When every thing was there to try, When ridicule, rumors, chaos were rife I don't know why I couldn't fly …

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Date: 5/29/2025 3:31:00 PM
I'm glad you didn't jump. We'd all miss your poetry if you had. You captured a passing moment in time with realistic angst. Intriguing.
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