Falling Upward

I was wise enough not to fool around
When push came to shove I stood my ground
I ran long and hard but couldn’t get anywhere
I spread laughs, but my hurts couldn’t share,
Now I wish I had painted the town red
Indulged my desires, all my passions fed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Rodrigues Avatar
August 27, 2024 at 6:11 AM
Congrats on your win, full of passion and desire.
Kendrick Avatar
August 23, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Delighted to see you name on the winners' list. Sara K
Gauthier Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 8:39 PM
charming brevity ~
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