Listen with Lowell
by Helen Barter
Long legged daddy
dragging your stick body along the flat glass.
Pulling with the tips of your toes
to maintain contact.
Holding wings firm and motionless.
Losing contact and ...
Drop.
Manic beating to avoid an over fast descent.
Heavy work to re-attach your toes to the slippery surface.
Still dropping towards the sill
despite your efforts to remain
alert.
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