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December 12, 2012
By Nika_ GOLD, Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas
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I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one gets through to the father except through me. - Jesus Christ

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Just Jump
Never in my life have I known such great fear,
Than at the edge of this dark precipice.
Behind my back, lush grass, drawing me near,
“Come here, my friend, come and await death’s kiss,
For though in the black lies glory and fame,
Treasures and joy saved solely for your hand,
Death too lurks, taking the healthy and lame
To devour those who walk on his land.”
The grass swears to me a blessed existence,
No anger or pain, but then I realize
Without sorrow, there can’t be happiness,
So I’ll face death, won’t give into the lies.
I dive down the dark, won’t be a captive,
Tomorrow I die, but today I live.

© Yara K., Bethesda, MD

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Sometimes it's terrifying to take the risk to achieve great things, knowing bad things can happen to you if you try. Take the chance and live!!!!
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