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Created on: October 31, 2010 Last Updated: November 29, 2011
I do fear the flames of the roaring fire
The rage of the rushing water does fright
A rushing mad bull busts loose from his pen
These are some of the worst things I do fear
My heart does quicken and pounding is clear
My skin starts to tingle and bumps appear
My hair starts to rise on my arms and legs
A shiver slides down my body so slow
And my eyes bug out like a frog awake
My breathing is fast and faster it goes
My body starts shaking like an earthquake
My stomach is tightened all up in knots
I get very light headed, about to faint
The fear is quite real and not very quaint
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