before the fall:

right hand
unearthed crevice:
thumbed labium
fingered mouth
pushed in
secured lock
G’d-spot
pulled body
toward sky

climbed…

right foot
located gap
dis/covered
found/a/ti/on
gift
unwrapped
fastened—
hold…

recoup breath…

breathe
deeply…

climb…

left hand
search shelf
pitch-a-tent,
hammer spike:
grip tight
head-butt sun

cool down

climb…

left foot
footsied ledge
lodged in/crease
suddenly




slipped
heart rate
new pace
off rhythm
on course

climbed
climbed
climbed
climbed

didn’t need air
don’t need air
didn’t need air

tip-toe room only

right side wobbled
left side wobbled
knees buckled
snapped in—
balanced

ballet pose
pirouette

stay hear
write here

to God

Dear God,

do not end
chapter…

Nice

thank you...i think i could have done a little better with this one ...i dont think i got across everything clearly

almost...
almost...



the fun of an endless endeavor...



all kidding aside,
this is an excellent write

phew I love it