the swings.

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Back and forth
Back and forth
Pump before, Pump after
Toes brush the sand and
Specks stick to my skin
Feet lifted just an inch before the fall

Back and forth
Back and forth
Pump before, Pump after
Hands clutch rusty chains
Dust rubs off onto clammy palms
Fingers curl around links and
Knuckles turn white

Back and forth
Back and forth
Pump before, Pump after
Hair blows in the wind and
Strands catch on ears, lips and cheeks
Wild and whimsical
Carefree and radiant

Back and forth
Back and forth
Pump before, Pump after
Body lunging ahead
And falling behind
Reaching to the stars and
Failing each time
Hope building with each push and
Throwing caution to the wind
That is created as I
Pump before, Pump after
Back and forth
Back and forth