Legs straight, thinned out
Stretch them out
Stand out, extra tall - make it tall
Flat back, shoulders perked
Give a shrug but keep it there
Up now, on your toes
Do not fall
No, do not fall
Head ahead, eyes wide
Rise your lips
No, show your teeth
Up down, up down
Go around, go around
Do not fall
No, do not fall
You cannot fall, you cannot fall...
Except when your feet trip, your arms go limp and your body hits the ground.
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Strength
PoetryStrength is a selection of poetry about an inner spiritual strength. Sometimes when we are feeling most weak, our spirit opens up like a tree within us. Poetry has always been a way for me to express the beauty and strength I see in God's world when...