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they reach out to the sun

out to the moon
they collect the stars in their pockets
and let them shine in a glass
not disturbed by a breeze
nor frightened by a storm
strong and brave
facing what's there to come

life would be easier
if everyone could just -
be a skyscraper all the time
switch a mod on and off
and be strong and brave whenever in need
but life isn't fair
neither without pain
but once in a while
you'll turn your head -
and watch right into life's cold -
mocking eyes
daring, challenging
and confident to fight whatever there might come

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