Swing
I remember the swing
The wind the chain the rattle
The seat the trees and the children
Pumping so far forward to sail back again
Knowing I could jump off at the nearest cloud
Years later and doubt dropped by for a little visit
I was on another ride, invisible, maybe inside
Knowing how easy it is to be pushed away
Lean too far forward fall back so soon
The sweat the trees and the flies
The wind the chain the hills
I remember the swing
The joy of swinging; and later the fear.
ReplyDeleteYes, what Susan said - and a not quite mirror poem, beautifully structured and touching, Rob
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ReplyDeleteThank you both.
ReplyDeleteI remember that swing, so tall!
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