Glide

Eyes open wide She checks the clock Five more minutes Is what she wants What she needs Is a greater pull Feet touch the floor Toes curl Big stretch Eyes half open Light flicks on Splash of water Thinks of bed Teeth brushed Hair put up Eyes open again Clothes laid out The night before One sleeve Then the next Tired eyes Start to progress Stairs creak Knees crack She’s almost there One more step Door opens Cool air across her face Eyes wide open She feels alive She feels free She glides