for my daughter, Tanis, with love
A stride that speaks of
fitness
Not just a truly healthy
air
But each muscle speaking
for itself
Comfortable in its frame
of reference
Swimmer, athlete, every
muscle toned
Easy movement, unaware of
effortless pace
A ramble born of
countless hours, breathing in puff mode
Work born of
determination, pushing on
Leaving comfort zone for
another higher one
The mother observes with
maternal pride
The silhouette in black
is perfect, swimmer’s shoulders
Top the ideal body
profile, angles sloping downward
Dark slimness outlined by
the white, chalky gravel
Hard background to match
the hardness of arriving
Laps and laps and run
upon run have shaped a newness
This painless gait now at
home in itself
Possessing a marathon
strength
Acceptance shows in
subtle space…faultless form a choice
Mother heart bursts in
lioness smugness…but also a sadness
Because this feline
spirit from her womb does not need her
She has become this
strong woman all on her own
She treads down the rocky
slope of lane way
Unaware that she performs
the perfect dance.
Love
Mom
A mother knows no greater love than the fathomless love she feels for her children. My daughter has shaped a life for herself that includes an extremely high level of physical fitness, a comfort innate in movement and pushing limits. As a personal trainer she brings encouragement and the will to be fit to others as well. When we find our passion and something that we are truly "good" at... we can share our knowledge and experience with other people and help them along their own paths. As this piece portrays, I am very proud of the strength and determination that imbibes her spirit; I can rest knowing that she can succeed at whatever she puts her mind to. I am truly proud as she performs her perfect dance.
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