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Backflips

Lately, in my dreams
I'm doing backflips
On trampolines
Vaulting higher than high
Bouncing off
The springy sky
Free from gravity
Of worry
As the ground
Falls off my feet

I careen
To the beat 
Of tambourines
Tail lashing
Lavender flashing
Pom-pom sized
Orange eyes
I'm as free
As I want to be
Lately, in my dreams.

5/08/19

Entered in 'Dial It Back' contest
Judged 6/5/19

Copyright © Michelle Faulkner | Year Posted 2019

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Suzanne Delaney Date: 5/31/2019 8:10:00 PM This brought me back to my childhood. I used to jump on the trampoline for hours. A really fun and happy poem. SuZ Login to Reply

Caren Krutsinger Date: 5/15/2019 12:56:00 AM This makes me feel light, lovely, and like I am flying, whirling, twirling and delighting in life! Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 5/15/2019 10:57:00 PM I felt the same way when I wrote this :)

M. L. Kiser Date: 5/14/2019 7:48:00 AM Whew, I am worn out after all that jumping around. Nevertheless, quite a lively, cute pen. Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 5/14/2019 2:52:00 PM Yep, good for the heart!

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 5/10/2019 11:37:00 AM A very happy poem Michelle - perhaps taking you back to a memory charged childhood - its such a wonderful description of feeling care free - good luck in the contest! Hugs, Jennifer Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 5/12/2019 2:30:00 PM Your comments make me happy, thanks, Jennifer!

Charles Messina Date: 5/10/2019 5:39:00 AM I love this, Michelle. Talk about a wonderful flow...a winner for sure in my books. Very well done...CM :) Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 5/12/2019 2:30:00 PM Thank you, much appreciated-

P.S. Awtry Date: 5/9/2019 11:50:00 AM oh what fun! Great idea for this prompt. I think you have a winner here! Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 5/9/2019 11:58:00 AM Thanks for your cheery comment, P.S!

M. L. Kiser Date: 5/9/2019 4:05:00 AM I want to join you in your dreams for awhile! Sounds like fun. Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 5/9/2019 11:57:00 AM Sometimes I feel I have more fun in dreamland!

Gershon Wolf Date: 5/8/2019 8:33:00 PM Wonderful, wonderful, Michelle! If dreams are the repository of our hopes and our secret desires, then you have a rich treasure-house awaiting you! So cheery-breezy-airily penned and rhymed! Blessings, Gershon Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 5/9/2019 11:55:00 AM Actually, I don't usually remember my dreams, but sometimes, when I wake up, I feel like I almost remember - so glad for your comments, they always cheer me up!

Rico Leffanta Date: 5/8/2019 6:14:00 PM So what is holding you back when you are awake? Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 5/9/2019 11:53:00 AM Gravity! :)