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 Spring: Writing Contest.

bumblebea

VT

14 years old

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