Another brilliant piece from a GUNNAS WRITING MASTERCLASS writer.
A whirling dervish you entered
Our world.
Taller, louder,
Stronger than all of us.
Playing hidey–chasey
Your legs strode through the playground,
Scanner-dog eyes seeking us out.
You surged through adolescence
Powerful.
Daring.
A thousand watt electric volt…
How strange it was,
Years later at a friend’s wedding
To see you somewhat quieter,
Flatter…
Something sad nesting in your heart,
Your smile,
A little off centre…
Why was it that I missed the tornado
Stirring in your brain.
The one that made you
Years later,
Hook the hose to the exhaust,
Turn the key
And greet the dawn with cherry-red skin.