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falling backwards

when push comes to shove

and you are jolted from your spot

a short stagger to regain balance

and you are OK

but when falling backwards

comes around 'again'

and yet 'again'

you have to take notice

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Published: Feb 20
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Notes: disconcerting 'out of the blue' loss of balance
Tags: #falling #staggering

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