Try Not To Touch The Ground

A Poem

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A recurring dream over many years
Now rarely encountered
But remembrance still brings a smile
And a special glow
That has been missing for so long
Only its shadow lingers

There I am
Walking along outside
Clear skies
The air so pure and rich
Almost intoxicating
A comforting silence surrounds me
Sensing that a momentous event is about to unfold
Not knowing where it will lead me
Though confident it will be exciting
With a will and a small leap
Lift off
I’m up
The adventure begins
Seeing how far I can go
Defying gravity
Before my feet next touch the ground

Gliding now
As on an invisible scooter
Indescribable lightness of being
Allowing a graceful ease of movement
No tether to hold me down
Nor emergency brake to pull
Propulsion fueled by desire and joy alone