Monday, April 25, 2011

No Breaks

Grasp at air as if
it has an invisible
grip. Feel the familiar
panic rise as the
fall begins.

The earth can bend,
mangle, bruise, cut,
scrape, or cause me
to swell like a cat
dead in the desert,
but please, don’t
break my bones.

9 comments:

Victoria said...

the image of cat swollen dry in the dessert is very primal for me - and yes, please don't break my bones either.

Willow said...

Wonderfully, shockingly visual. Yes, "please, don't break my bones."

Mary said...

Strong images in this poem, Judy!

Ann said...

This sounds like a prayer, Judy, a mantra we all express in countless ways at this time in life.

Lynne said...

Oh my, Judy! Your description is perfect. I experienced a near fall the other day and yes, we do grasp at air as if..... Stay safe, friend.

Peggy Goetz said...

Fantastic images in this falling poem, Judy. You really caught the feeling of falling.

Anonymous said...

I'm with Victoria on the cat swollen in the desert... strong writing, Judy, thanks so much. Amy
http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/04/26/aging-disgracefully-and-proud-of-it/

Bill said...

Can't break titanium .

Judy Roney said...

Funny Bill, it's all those joints that AREN'T titanium that I worry about now. LOL