Lift

I remember when

You showed your body

To me.

I knew you took a step

You'd never keep,

Too far,

Too steep.

But for a second,

You were fearless,

Drenched in splendor.

Years

Are hired thugs,

Your light has fallen,

And you seldom

Smile

As you did

Embarrassed

And excited,

Thrilled.

You keep

Your feet

These days.

I hope

You still

Recall

The sudden

Weightlessness

Of leaping

Blind,

Invincible,

Divine.

- 9/17/25