John Lawless Poet Free verse

Staircase

Bare wood creaked
a hand polished rail glistened
the texture of the risers
caressed her feet
each step
a staircase stanza
an elegant entrance
ballet-like
balancing
cold ground
a short dance
and relief

©4/8/2023

Writing Challenge – “S” Words, Poetry Contest
Constance La France - sponsor

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Linda Alice Fowler April 12, 2023 at 5:34 PM Nice! I love the dance metaphor John. Congratulations on your win! :)

Paula Goldsmith April 12, 2023 at 10:39 AM Congratulations on your win. A creative write. Have a blessed day writing away.............

Constance La France April 12, 2023 at 10:31 AM John, thank you so much for sharing your poem in my Writing Challenge congratulations !

Anne-Lise Andresen April 12, 2023 at 10:29 AM - Congratulations on your win in the contest, John :) -

Paul Willason April 8, 2023 at 4:55 PM An inspired write John, stepping lightly on the mind with grace. Like it.