step outside your comfort zone just a little
but do that regularly
that way you get stronger
reach for the higher ground
but do not
i repeat, do not
overstretch
or else you may injure yourself

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The Willow Tree
PoetryCollection of poetry and essays about growing up and life changes. // #257 in Poetry (January 19th, 2016) You can download the pdf here: http://1drv.ms/1jLEFbi cover by the amazing @sighstiles
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step outside your comfort zone just a little
but do that regularly
that way you get stronger
reach for the higher ground
but do not
i repeat, do not
overstretch
or else you may injure yourself