Power--By Jim Teeters--United States

Power

A mighty magnet draws to itself

gravity holds our earth

together – keeps us in place

combustion or explosion

propels away – a volcano

blast flings ash everywhere

my breathing draws in

and sends out life

heartbeat of everyday

my arms enfold you

but they also let you go

a dance we dance

  

you and I becoming

who we are called to be

in this rhythm of power

Jim Teeters has published poetry in several anthologies. He conducts poetry workshops for children and adults and is active in poetry readings in the Seattle area through the Striped Water Poets. He is the author of six poetry collections and the book, Teach with Style, (ASTD Press July 2013). Jim is a retired social worker living in Kent, Washington.