Conquering the Hill

The scent of hot tar warmed from July’s sun

Clung to my nostrils and hung in the air

Waking my mind to prepare for the fun

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Joy filled laughter rang out everywhere

Promising adventures at every turn

But something inside whispered wait, beware

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My tummy did clench, my belly did churn

As I peered over the edge of the drop

My heart started to pound, my lungs to burn

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I wanted to go but how would I stop

Once I let gravity take the control

Wasn't I safer up here on the top

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Adventure called back, caution’s not the goal

It's time to let go and enjoy the ride

Conquer the hill, it's so good for the soul

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Against my shirt, my sweaty palms I dried

Then grasped tight onto the pink rubber grip

Took a deep breath to calm the nerves inside

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Foot on the pedal, prepared for the trip

I rose up from the striped banana seat

Step down right foot, pick up left, this is it

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Leaving the top, my heart skipped a beat,

Then it soared high as I flew down the street