Out on the steel of bright blue sky
I carry the moon on my lips.
I dance between my light and dark,
hold sunshine on my fingertips
while my toes search shadows.
Freedom is taking scissors to the wind
to cut my own map before I’m caught
in the choice of someone else’s direction.
©Susie Clevenger 2021
It's good to cut your own map isn't it? Our youngest granddaughter was doing that, literally before she could even read. Now she uses GPS from her cell phone, in the back seat of course.
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"Out on the steel of bright blue sky
ReplyDeleteI carry the moon on my lips." - terrific!
You had me at scissoring the wind Susie!! Love the sense of freedom and being true to one self this holds! A glorious poem my friend!
ReplyDeleteScissoring the wind is the wonderful kind of phrase that sticks in the attic of the mind. Cutting one's own map requires endless scissoring! Great poem.
ReplyDeleteYour style is unforgettable ... poetic and otherwise!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful expressions!
ReplyDeleteWhat a spectacular poem! The light and dark, scissoring the wind......wonderful writing, Susie.
ReplyDeleteThe last stanza is telling! We just have to be extra careful and not to be that emotional. Good advice Susie!
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It is a great feeling to use one's own map. Good for having the toes search the shadows. In fact you have things all in their appropriate places. Good Job, Susiep!!
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"Freedom is taking scissors to the wind' - one of those images we all wish we had thought of!
ReplyDeleteThat last line hints at her being a real strong minded lady! Just the ticket for tight-rope walking artistes. ♥
ReplyDeleteA poem of freedom and courage
ReplyDelete"cut my own map" - amazing line!
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
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