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To Conquer the Beast

March 8, 2010
By racingstars BRONZE, Lynnwood, Washington
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I plan to live forever or die trying.

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A beast that goes by the name; Ring of Fire
Once I’ve tried to ride but ended in fail
With encaged prisoners, thrilling cries dire
So, long ago I thought I could prevail

My heart jumped profusely while suspended
Hands griping the rails; impair demise
Temper of my stomach far from splendid
Deathly shocked with scare; dispense stifled cries

The face of torture seeks me again
Growling at me but I must venture
Refusing defeat; confidence I feign
Surely my stomach’s misadventure

Round and round the beast tries to provoke me
For the girl that never dared; I’m set free

© Youmi C., Tamuning, GU

The author's comments:
I wrote about the second time I dared to ride the Ring of Fire that has haunted me since forth grade for my courage assignment.
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Milo! said...
on Apr. 4 2010 at 7:43 am

Wow. It’s impossible not to be in love with this. It’s truly amazing. It really captures the emotion you’re trying to convey. Keep writing, because I want to see more. You should check out some of my stuff. I think you would like it.