Decisions

Decisions

On the day I decided to walk

I let go the rail and held both hands

in the air.  

On the day I decided to run

I found wind even though trees held

still, every leaf.

I decided not to fly.  Leave that for birds.  

And daredevils.  Down to Earth is good

enough for me.

                              —Donnell Hunter

                                        12 April 2012