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Taking a beating
Just another lovely day downtown with my scooter
My scooter is crusty black and beat up
I have possessed it for 3 years
All I can think about is my next jump spot
It was during this thought, I saw it…
There it was, steep, rocky, and really tall
I knew I had to try it though
So I climbed to the top
And dropped off…
Push, Push, Jump, Smash
I crash into the curb
I left blood stains coming from my knee
I have never landed a dismount on the first try before
This was not going to make me give up though
I try again…
Push, Push, Jump, Crack
I smack my head on the brick
I whack my arm on the curb
Both leave me in immense pain
With sores, scrapes, shambles, and sad
One last attempt for today…
Push, Push, Jump, Swoosh
I did it, I finally landed the jump
I did again, again, and again
The next day was the same way
Just looking for a new spot..
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