“Hilly Handstand” 2016
11″ x 14″ Acrylic on Canvas
Hold, hold, holding my smile.
Can’t break or shake my grip.
Feels like eternity, or at least, a very long while.
Sure hope the wind won’t make me slip.
Looks like my wife finished her routine just right.
Sure could have used less rolls in the snow to make me feel light.
Hope it’s a perfect score for me too.
My wife trained and taught me everything she knew.
Hope my twig arms don’t give in from underneath me.
Gotta hide the struggle in my face so the judges won’t see.
Can’t wait to stand up straight and lift my arms up to set me free.