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Just in case you said 17...

Sweat runs into my eyes burning,
Unchecked it trickles down my face.
Mosquitoes bite my bare arms and legs.
Mud squishes under my boots.
Earlier I had looked at the cliff,
Reluctant to grab the rope and start down.

Sweat, mosquitoes, mud, rappelling
A "Boonie Stomp" they called it.
Fear ate into my shaking hands
As I slid, squirmed and walked down the ledge,
Right below me, just 500 feet below awaited my destination.
I couldn't believe I had to climb back up later!
Just in case you said 17...
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