Ice Skating
by Malia Griggs, 2002
Gliding,
Princess-like,
Over a world of white.
Castles of ice
Sharp skates,
Cutting.
Smoothly turning
Around a gentle curve
Leaning,
Leaning,
Catching the wind
In a single second
Holding my breath
And letting it go
(The moment has vanished).
Gathering speed,
Soft music
Playing in my head.
Captured ice
Playing in my thoughts,
Weaving in and out,
Like a forgotten child.
My feet do not touch the ground.
Fly!