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I've been to the carnival; I've been to the robber's den.

I've seen judges who are just and unjust.

Can't really judge them; I've been one to make mistakes, too.

I've also seen twins eating a delicious green fruit.

I've sat down in a comfortable rocker,

and eaten a steak pink in the middle.

What a busy fellow I am, yet I don't have a worry.

I've done and seen a lot, and all from a challenge,

But what have I never seen?

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You are

AIR

Each line of the riddle is a description of

one or more words that rhyme with "air."

I've been to the carnival; I've been to the robber's den.

FAIR and LAIR

I've seen judges who are just and unjust.

FAIR (again) and UNFAIR

Can't really judge them; I've been one to make mistakes, too.

ERR (from @arbitrahj)

I've also seen twins eating a delicious green fruit.

PAIR and PEAR

I've sat down in a comfortable rocker,

CHAIR

and eaten a steak pink in the middle.

RARE

What a busy fellow I am, yet I don't have a worry.

CARE (you "don't have a care")

I've done and seen a lot, and all from a challenge,

DARE

But what have I never seen?

Perhaps this one is AIR again, since it is invisible to the human eye.

Title: Stop and Take a Breath!

People breathe in air in order to calm themselves down.

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  • $\begingroup$ Very nice! This is, of course, the correct solution. As far as the missing line, "make mistakes" is the synonym I had in mind. I think I'll let this question get a little more publicity before I give you the checkmark. $\endgroup$
    – Brandon_J
    Commented Apr 28, 2019 at 0:11
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    $\begingroup$ Ah, I see, I think @arbitrahj has the right answer to that one (sorry for answer sniping you btw!) $\endgroup$
    – HTM
    Commented Apr 28, 2019 at 0:12
  • $\begingroup$ Complete now. Great job! $\endgroup$
    – Brandon_J
    Commented Apr 28, 2019 at 0:14
  • $\begingroup$ Great answer, no worries on the snipe, I’m a fan of your puzzles! $\endgroup$
    – arbitrahj
    Commented Apr 28, 2019 at 0:15
  • $\begingroup$ @arbitrahj Thanks, and you're an excellent puzzle solver! :) $\endgroup$
    – HTM
    Commented Apr 28, 2019 at 0:17
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Partial answer to get things rolling...

I've been to the carnival; I've been to the robber's den.

Faire, Lair

I've seen judges who are just and unjust.

Fair, UnFair

Can't really judge them; I've been one to make mistakes, too.

??? , err

I've also seen twins eating a delicious green fruit.

Pair, pear

I've sat down in a comfortable rocker,

Chair

and eaten a steak pink in the middle.

Rare

What a busy fellow I am, yet I don't have a worry.

??? , care

I've done and seen a lot, and all from a challenge,

??? , dare

But what have I never seen?

Air??

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    $\begingroup$ Very close; looks like you got sniped :( Good work, though! $\endgroup$
    – Brandon_J
    Commented Apr 28, 2019 at 0:12
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    $\begingroup$ Indeed, you have unfortunately been sniped. But fear not, for in two days hereafter, I will award your answer a bounty (probably of $100+$ rep to make up for a $\color{green}{\checkmark}$ given that this question is on a roll at the moment) :P $\endgroup$
    – Mr Pie
    Commented Apr 28, 2019 at 21:46
  • $\begingroup$ @MrPie I wish there were more people like you - and also, thanks for the extra publicity ;) $\endgroup$
    – Brandon_J
    Commented Apr 28, 2019 at 21:51
  • $\begingroup$ Wow. I didn’t know that was possible! $\endgroup$
    – arbitrahj
    Commented Apr 28, 2019 at 22:19
  • $\begingroup$ Sorry, I completely forgot about this.... and then for some reason, I remembered whilst I was procrastinating. A belated congratulations for an extra 100 rep! :D $\endgroup$
    – Mr Pie
    Commented Jun 29, 2019 at 15:42

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