Since the Playground is Gone

Ari Nystrom Rice

I want to wear

sandals and

colorful button up T’s

(to feel the muscles

around my lips

toughen

over time).

 

To step

where you step

with your step

but

I know

I cannot take your step

 

I want to remember

the seesaw

with you

pushing each other off swings

forgetting upstairs

and the stairs

 

I’ll try

to push

myself

but

you walked away

leaving me

kinetic

till I fall

back in place.

  • Author: Ari Nystrom Rice (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 31st, 2024 18:16
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Alan R

    'leaving me kinetic' is a beautiful line



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