Roxanne Mino

Celebration

Based on Theodore Roethke’s “Dolor”

I know the incomparable thrill of parasail blooming

overhead, exaltation

of tow rope pointing to freedom,

noisy, breathless rush

of quiet at 500 feet.

All the happiness of tethered escape,

serenity of boat and captain reeling

bounty from the sky.

And I have seen the bay applaud the bravery

of timid souls who leave their books

to fly.