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Swings
Swaying forward and back
Feeling thrilled on your flight up
Traveling backward believing
That you will go up again
Sometimes you are alone
Most times you are
Alongside someone
On either side
Supporting you through
This delightful ride
When headed down
You go backward
Into a darkened state
That will only get murkier
Something that will trap you
Feeling like the only option
is to go farther and farther back
But it's your choice
The ones that decide
They need to shift direction
Will pump there legs to get higher
When finally reaching a summit
Sometimes you need to hold on
When confident you can let go
Some need a boost to get to the top
Others may wait to slow down and stop
Thrill seekers might jump
Letting go and flying high through the sky
Sooner or later
Knowing that the end is approaching
You will begin to slow down
And your swing will eventually reach its stop
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