I cannot seem to catch the bar today
landing with a thud each time
getting angrier with each fall
wanting my body to learn the exact motions
to get close enough to catch
but far enough away to not get hurt

I slap my hands together
to try again
because I will get this

Presley whips around the bar
and catches it flawlessly
I smile at her
but it is just the motivation I need
to give her a run for her money
she may be younger
but I still have some fight in me

today, anyway

I jump up and try again
and this time
victory
triumphant I drop to the ground
and see someone standing behind the bleachers
staring at me from a corner

Ethan