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Aaru's Flutter

I'm a baby.
I move constantly. Amazingly constantly. 
And I flutter hard. Amazingly hard.

Why?
Because I'm rehearsing. 
I'm rehearsing moving like I mean it. 
I'm rehearsing being strong like oak trees. 
I'm rehearsing dancing like butterflies.

I'm rehearsing for rolling. 
I'm rehearsing for sitting. 
I'm rehearsing for crawling like little explorers. 
I'm rehearsing for walking like big kids.

My arms pump like tiny engines. 

My legs kick like happy swimmers. 
My brain lights up like Diwali morning.

Why?
Because I'm rehearsing. 
I'm rehearsing coordination like orchestra music. 
I'm rehearsing balance like tightrope walkers. 
I'm rehearsing grace like flowing water.

I shake like maracas. 
I wiggle like puppies. 
I flutter like spring leaves.

Amazingly joyful. 
Amazingly determined. 
Amazingly ready.

Why?
Because I'm rehearsing for the moment 
when I get to stand up 
and dance through the world.

Copyright © Dr. Padmashree R P

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