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Jockey's Ridge

May 22, 2010
By jamie2122 GOLD, Bala Cynwyd, Georgia
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When climbing Jockey's Ridge
Wear a head on your hat
Put a hand in his hand
Paint a watch on your wrist
And erase it.

When climbing Jockey's Ridge
Forget your telescope
‘Cause you won’t need it
‘Cause why look far into space
If you’ve got forever?

So, when climbing Jockey's Ridge
Hold tight to his hat
Hold tight to his hand
Take his wrist with the watch
And erase it.

'Cause when you're climbing Jockey's Ridge
You’re on top of the waves
You’re on top of the wind
You’re on top of the cold
So Breathe.

© Kimberly G., San Diego, TX

The author's comments:
Jockey's Ridge is a huge sand dune park in North Carolina. Climbing the sand dune was a very inspiring experience for me.
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