Fearless
and confident
she knows the moves
sees the steps
clearly in her mind
now running
she feels her stride
calms her mind
relaxes her body
just before elevation
envisions her landing
she’s done this
so at speed
gasping
she leaps
always
she leaps
*
rob kistner © 2023
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Lovely! I can visualize the scene you have painted here .. so clearly .. the leap and the moment before she takes it!
Thank you Sanaa…
This is lovely. I do find ballerinas fearless as they leap about, landing on their toes!
Yes Dale, I find it amazing… 🙂
Taking flight requires a lot of courage and faith. Enjoyed this one.
Thank you K… 🙂
Beautifully rendered, Rob!
~David
Thank you David… 🙂
Beautiful, Rob. I can see her in my mind.
Thank uou Merril… 🙂
What a leap of trust – and confidence! Beautifully expressed Rob
Thank you Kathy… 🙂
So nicely composed, great observation!
Thank you Jay…:)
I could see all phases of this. Nicely done Rob.
Pat
Thank you Pat… 🙂
While it hurts me to even think about me doing it, picturing the lovely grace of her movement, sign me up. Another excellent poem, altogether.
I can’t imagine how someone can do that Bill! I am wowed!
Awwww. This one is just beautiful, Rob.
Thank you Dr… 🙂