Chaotic Grace

(the first moments when learning to skate)

Collect the coat

Cover the head

Circle the scarf

Cinch the laces

Clean the blades 

Clatter to the edge 

Clasp the other 

Creep and tilt 

Collapse 

CAN’T 

Compassion’s hand 

Cotton-like voice 

Corrals hope 

Compels to try 

Chaotic grace. 

(First Skate – water color, gouache and ink on paper
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