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Heel Toe - Heel Toe

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The imaginings for this poem came to me during my daily walk in a park. I was feeling happy to be alive and part of the community of people experiencing nature and the joy that comes with feeling your body move in the fresh air. At the end, as always, it is good to be home again. But it's with the knowledge that tomorrow is a new beginning. I am (we are) part of life's cycle.

Heel toe, heel toe Joyfully I follow my muse Sole slapping shiny black path Heel toe, heel toe I bounce on foot's ball As the air wings below Heel toe, heel toe My arms stretch outward Water bottle raised Like a totem to the gods I press my bulk Into white space Heel toe, heel toe Woman at tai chi Slap, slap. slapping Shoulders, arms, thighs, Exuding the confidence Of her ancestors I return her smile Heel toe, heel toe Child screaming, giggling Daddy you got me Feet lift, lift, lifting Generations Of parental care and pride I say a silent prayer Heel toe, heel toe Lovers on bikes Pedals circle, circle, circling Embracing the space between Up and down Around and around I stride mindfully Until… I hear Spirit’s siren whisper Time to return, return, return Heel toe, heel toe, heel… Water bottle hangs empty I trudge clumsily, slowly When… Returned from journey’s beginnings Deeply breathe, breathe, breathing I step into the light Of home’s grace Thankful for beginnings and endings September 9, 2016

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John Fleming

Date: 6/17/2018 4:16:00 PM

I do not think I have read this poem of yours before tonight, Kathy...I have to say - that it is a very good one indeed! In fact it reminds me of one of my poems you kindly commented on; both your poem and that particular poem of mine are dealing with the same sort of abstracts: time, space, dimension...and their convoluted intermingling. A fascinating write!! All my very best wishes, Kathy. Your friend. :) john

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 6/27/2018 5:10:00 PM

Thanks, John. I appreciate your stopping by. I have been writing but need to start posting again. Your words will motivate me..

Becca Teagan

Date: 10/31/2016 6:57:00 AM

Fun to read! You sound like you have a lot of energy :) Nice write. What contest was this for?

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 11/9/2016 10:05:00 AM

Thanks, Rebecca! What a nice compliment! It was for Muse on the Loose.

Pashang Salehi

Date: 10/7/2016 5:53:00 PM

Beautiful... Congratulations.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/13/2016 3:28:00 PM

I am really glad to see this one win. it's an excellently written free verse, Kathleen. congrats!!

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 9/13/2016 3:33:00 PM

Thanks so much, Andrea! I appreciate your following me. Kathy

Daniel Turner

Date: 9/12/2016 10:24:00 PM

Kathleen, just dropping by to say congratulations on your placement in the contest. This was a really fun read:)

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 9/13/2016 9:31:00 AM

Thanks, Daniel. It's always great to have you drop by. It was fun to write. How are you these days? Kathy

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/12/2016 8:39:00 PM

Kathleen, your poem held me captivated. I especially loved your repeating words. This poem is a masterpiece I would have had at the top! Congratulations on your win my new friend. I hope you are feeling better soon. Blessings and Aloha, Connie : ) 7+

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 9/12/2016 9:11:00 PM

Thanks so much, Connie. I appreciate your kind remarks... Resting today. Would be even better to be resting on your palm-lined shores. Aloha, Kathy

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/12/2016 2:18:00 PM

A7 for this excellent WINNING poem that makes me want to dance. Congrats, Kathleen! Janice

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 9/12/2016 3:12:00 PM

Thanks, Janice! I saw your Survivors poem recently -- Excellent.

Lu Loo

Date: 9/12/2016 10:18:00 AM

Kathleen, I really enjoyed this but especially the last stanza....congratulations on your placement :)-luloo

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 9/12/2016 3:13:00 PM

Thanks, Laura!! Yes, home is the source of all our muses.

John Lawless

Date: 9/12/2016 9:38:00 AM

From baby steps to senior shuffle the beat goes on. I enjoyed this trip through life's dance class. Thanks for entering the contest.

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 9/12/2016 3:14:00 PM

Thanks, John. Appreciate the chance to participate in your contest.

Laura Leiser

Date: 9/10/2016 2:10:00 AM

I liked the rhythm of your creative poem Kathleen! I was caught up in your "journey/walk" right away! Very good, 7 :)

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 9/10/2016 11:32:00 AM

Thanks so much, Laura. Your comment means a lot since you do rhyme so well. It's something that I'd like to develop further. Have a great day! Kathy