Barefoot

Can the sole
striking, dragging, lifted 
still be considered weary
if just only because
allowed to stand 
and pause

This dance, a slide and lilting twist 
that bends forward in time and scale 
may numb

Skip a beat
to rather grow sore and stiff
cracking and shifting to adjust to the pressure 
measured in a smile that carries more weight than the pain
shifting the balance 
for all this moving 
forward marching 
is our greatest privilege

I'll take these necessary steps

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Date: 1/8/2018 1:21:00 PM
Walking barefoot, transports us to care free days dancing on the shore of the ocean.
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Date: 12/29/2017 7:17:00 AM
"Dance as if no one is watching"(not sure who said that)....
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Date: 12/29/2017 7:54:00 AM
Indeed! Thanks for commenting!
Date: 12/29/2017 4:33:00 AM
To me this poem signifies non compliance to old age and illness, a determination to carry on even when it's hard. Carry on dancing! An inspiring read.
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Date: 12/29/2017 4:35:00 AM
I'm delighted that the poem has spoken to you. Thanks for your comment!
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