Bound

My right
My left
They look at me expectantly
Ready to catch me if I fall
I take a running step
I spring
And even though I have no wings
I soar
Ecstatic
Confident
My destination in sight
They keep pace with me
All the way there
And after.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Morris Avatar
May 11, 2012 at 7:56 AM
This is so cool! I love it!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 4:36 PM
So inspirational... you are reaching for goals, and, once achieved, you are still reaching! Well done, and good luck! Best wishes, Keith
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