just a little space

Just the briefest of moments
please
and I will find my balance.
Just the smallest margin of space
and, I assure you,
my footing will find correct placement.
Should you push,
should you rush,
I may need to clasp
to what I know.

I may need to squeeze my
eyes shut,
in fear of abrupt landing.
Just a little space
if you will
and our movements will soon
synchronize.
In balance.



Beth McCarthy Marks
1990