The Jump Off

By: Alex Oath 

 

Quick, fast, two beat motion,

Showing his love, his ultimate devotion,

Set up perfect, lined up at center,

After the judge states, “please enter,”


Ears pricked forward, ready to respond,

As she whispers, in his ear, “come on,”

He picks up his lead, a flawless stride,

Judges eagerly scrutinizing, so they abide,


As they approach, four feet seems too tall,

A flash of horror, what if they fall?

He collects himself skillfully, ready to leap,

The jump remains behind, in utter defeat,


That second in time, suspended in air,

Carefully he lands, to not hurt the prize he bears,

They finish the course, not a flaw not a fault,

They return to center, and she asks him to halt,


Applause is heard, from all around,

Shes handed first place, as she steps to the ground.

Note: This is not me in the picture.

 

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