I Place My Foot Carefully: A Reflection on Moving

“I place my foot carefully

            deliberately

            out of necessity

      so that my progress is

            smooth

      unhindered by a misstep

            a stumble

using my hands well

      is critical

      they’re instrumental

            in maintaining good balance

      and help facilitate

            forward progress

it takes concentration

      my body knows

            physically

      when my mind wanders

      then brings all of me back

            to focus

            on the next step

when it all works together

      I get where I’m going

            and revel in

      success achieved”

was written about climbing Class 3 ridges in Colorado’s high country; also applies to recent excursions along city sidewalks.