Tripwire

Walking on a tripwire

Feeling secure with my footing

And then I look down

And I begin to falter

 

I put one foot in front of the other

But I lose my footing

And I begin to fall

Tumbling to the floor

 

I am waiting for the thud

When I land on the ground

But instead of that

I am flying again

 

Because you caught me

In your arms as I fell

You reached me,

Before I hit the ground

 

You hold me close

Squeezing me tight

And protect me from the pain

A fall would have caused

 

I thank you for not letting me go

For coming to my rescue

Even though I took my eyes off you

Which caused me to stumble and fall

 

 

Jo Anne Kennedy

Feb 2023