suspended midflight / sun-blinded
shadows stretch beyond feet / quick rush
behind faster than feet kick back
rustle of chains / twisting whistle

of metal on metal in need of
a good greasing / musky wood chips
wet from a downpour that morning
tacky rub of rubber heated

in the July Kentucky sun
against young skin / let go of chains
reach forward / grasp to gain more height
more distance / more air / let loose / fly