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)