I hung from them once
climbed and shuffled down their lengths
bent and broke them
stripped them and beat them
tossed them away
so it’s no karmic wonder
at eight years old
I fell twenty feet from one
punctured a hip
had to be carried home
disrespect and danger dancing together
worn shoes on a greased ledge
aren’t too smart if you don’t
pay attention or notice
when the birds stop singing
or see that dark cloud
lose its balance
and tumble into the sun
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