We Come From Heights
No Exceptions
That irrepressible urge to climb up something
Limbs fueled
by unending waves of muscle fibers
firing in all directions
A fixed childhood message on a repetitive loop
to adult selves
about heights
and healing
and where we belong
extension of grasp
breadth
limitless expansion
and how phenomenal our anatomy feels without restrictions
undeterred by disapproving looks
dirt on clothes
occasional cuts and bruises
Those sky-bound places are the closest feeling to home
that called the minute we stepped out the door
for monkey bars and magnificence
We have gaps to close
goals to reach
stars to find
and Ancestors who cannot wait
to whisper secrets in our ears
We just need
to get close enough
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Loved the journey in poetry. Brings back memories of youth and growing up. Ah, those were the days of freedom and carefree existence. Very deep and heartfelt.
Congrats on Top Story! Beautiful words
excellent ...
hi good job. please read my stories also...
"Those sky-bound places are the closest feeling to home." Just wow. Stunning work. ❤️
This absolutely resonates with truth and beauty! Those last 4 lines just knocked it out of the park! Congratulations on a well deserved Top Story!
I felt that one in my heart and soul. Congratulations on a well deserved top story.
This was really good. congrats on your top story...Keep climbing
Beautiful, Dani. This reminds me of climbing trees as a kid and how magical that was! ☺️👏
These lines captured me within your poem 'stars to find and Ancestors who cannot wait to whisper secrets in our ears' Congratulations
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Monkey bars and magnificence, I'm obsessed! There is always something to be learned from the children that we once were
Beautiful work
Omg. Girl, this is outstanding. One of your best, and that saying something. 👏 👏
So beautifully written, I’m in awe.
Just. yeah everything people have said below and more. This is incredibly relatable, beautiful and inspiring. Congrats on another stunning Top Story, Dani!
Oh this spoke to me, so much.
Gorgeous brilliance! Loved this nostalgic masterpiece Dani! BRAVO! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
This really resonated with me, especially the last few lines. I GOT A GLOW UP TO GET TO, YA KNOW?? lol "We have gaps to close goals to reach stars to find" - YES MA'AM!
NICE
I'm with Dharrsheena. Those lines are my favourite but loved this throughout.
Yesssss!!! Go you!!!! Congratulations! 🎉🎊🍾🎈
Well done! Keep pushing forward with your excellent work—congrats!
Great job! Keep up the fantastic work—congratulations!
How high can we go? Never quite high enough, it seems, though the view & feeling are glorious.