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The Race
I stand here looking out at my future
I am frozen
Unable to move from this spot
All of my friends are rushing by
I see their brilliant smiles
I hear their twinkling laughter
My heart skips a beat
"What if I fail?" I ask myself
My fear paralyzes me
I can't breathe
Tears start to run down my cheeks
Yet no one else sees this
They keep on running, smiling, laughing.
Why can't I be like them?
Why do I freeze?
I want to yell "Stop!"
"Help me! Wait for me!"
Now they are almost gone
I stand alone
Sobbing
Wishing I had found the courage to run
Wondering if I ever will
