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Le Chanson Vrai

Shifting dirt 
Beneath my feet
Solid stance
Poised, ready
The wind picks up
Caresses my face
Waiting, waiting
Till its just right
The sun to my back
Eyes focused
Arm steady
Feeling for the moment
Till its just right
A lull in the breeze 
The moment has come
Bring up, pull back
Straight along, lined up right
Every muscle taught 
Like the string, I'm steady
Release, it sings 
As the target is met
Satisfaction floods
The air vibrates with power
The bow still hums
As pleased as I am
To let loose an arrow
Feeling the rush
Again and again
One with the wood
And string and steel 
With the ground at my feet
Tuned in to every sound
Slightest shift of the air
Feeling everything
Knowing when to strike
Like an old friend
The wood is molded to my grip
Familiar with each other
A perfect fit, complete and 
whole

Copyright © Mardi Barber | Year Posted 2012

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Date: 7/15/2026 2:45:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Date: 3/25/2016 2:12:00 PM

Enjoying this poem again, Mardi...Linda
Date: 7/28/2015 10:32:00 PM

Mardi, I enjoyed reading your poem today. Take Care. **SKAT**
Date: 6/14/2012 7:45:00 PM

MARDI, VERY DEEP... EVEN THOUGH ITS FREE VERSE...I LOVE THE FLOW..;PD
Date: 6/14/2012 5:47:00 PM

An excellent image poem. I can hear and feel and see every line.

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