19 January, 2013

Try to maintain

stone

Here it comes, the rise, the liftoff
I”m going to try to maintain
I can”t help stuttering, slow it down
Spilled noodles in the sink
Try again
spilled noodles on the stove
Try again
Fingers into boiling water
I can”t help but laugh
But I need to try to keep from embracing the high
And taking it to the limit
Try to reel myself in
Jaw feels tight
Wish me luck

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