stop. drop. roll.

stop.

stop running.

stop worrying.

stop everything.

drop. 

drop to the ground.

drop your possessions.

drop everything.

roll.

roll anyway from the fire.

roll away from your fears.

roll and don't look back.

until your in the clear

Posted in response to the challenge PAST CONTESTS: Spring '24: Writing Contest.

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bumblebea

VT

15 years old

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