Leap of Faith

Dripping sun
gripping the ripple
of infinite
ploosh.

Biting sky,
beckoning the need
to leave
to be found.

Cascading patches
of feathered hope,
flapping away
sameness.

Wind beaten wings,
ripping the edge
of unstable fantasy.


Leaping

                Flying

                           Flying

                                   Soaring

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Elisa Steele, age 12
2009 Finalist
Kirkwood, Missouri
North Kirkwood Middle School
Teacher: Melissa Banjak