Gemini
She’s the one who’s barefoot
Calluses like scars, braving the blacktop.
She always pushed just a little harder
walked a little farther
toes to the edge, peeking over with held breath.
I stopped jumping
years ago.
Fearing not just the impact
but the belly rush of adrenaline on the way down
always wanting more.
My wild twin reaches for me now
Hold my hand, she sings
Hold your breath.
I take off my shoes.
5 thoughts on "Gemini"
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
So glad you’re here! Lovely piece, I especially like the final stanza- “wild twin reaches for me now”… gorgeous 🙂
Thank you!
Lovely rhythm! I was captivated from the start, and so glad when she takes off her shoes!
Captivated, indeed! Wow. Love how the poems grows into the action being taken.
“Hold my hand” made me smile.
Wonderfully written!