If I Fall

If I fall, can I get back up?
If I fall, can I get up… I wonder
The streets are like quick sand, always
slowing you down, but comes as a surprise
When it sucks you under
I know if I slip a little
I can always catch my balance
Life is like being on ice with no skates
But I always like a challenge
So you’re telling me….
If I fall, I can’t succeed… right
But if I don’t fall, How can I
Know what getting up is like?
Every time I fall, I’m determined to rise again
Just don’t quit on me so easy, and yes
Sometimes I need help from a friend
So maybe this time…
I won’t trip, even if I have bad luck
Because if I fall, I know I’ll get back up

1 Comments

  1. Mary Goldschmidt on February 10, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    I really like how you explore all the meanings of fall and especially the importance of learning from when we fall. You will succeed!

    Reply

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