The surrounding sounds and activity were blocked from Carl’s
mind as he stood alone, his breathing deep but controlled; the challenge ahead
looking like an impossible stunt as he gauged the steepness. He flexed his
fingers, the only movement betraying he wasn’t an urban statue.
It was his moment, he
tipped his foot.
He sped down the half pipe, gathering speed at each turn
until he knew it was now time; never about giving up, never about failing.
Gracefully flying through the air, Carl became one with his
skateboard as he completed a full 360 before landing beautifully, and it was
then the cheering of the crowd met his ears; he had succeeded and his broad
grin was the measure of his triumph.
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