Holding On

There's only a strand of rope left But I'm still holding on to that cliff It looks like its going to crack and fall I keep holding on I don't look down I can't look down Hope, Makes me cling for that rope It takes all my strength and will to climb up Just so I can see that mountain top But as soon as I'm there I hear something tear And I'm sent tumbling into the air My feet touch rock and I'm stuck holding the rope again I keep climbing to reach the end I want to let go To be free of the pain that flows All the pressure and weight feel like a ton But I know if I want to reach the top I got to keep holding on

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/16/2013 10:58:00 PM

Great visuals. It's very important to keep holding on as long as you still draw breath. This may seem off topic but have you ever watched The Mist? It had one of those "make you feel terrible endings", while at the same time there's great moral value in it... NEVER give up. Cause you never know how close you are to salvation...

Stephan McBride

Date: 2/3/2013 8:00:00 PM

wonderful write on striving to press on,,,loved it

Caleah Buil
Date: 2/7/2013 10:41:00 AM

Thank you! :)