Land of Restricted Heights
written by: Chasity Gaines
@ChasityAnneGai1
I stood for eons
childlike in my eagerness.
Waiting for the long snaking
line to grow shorter.
Like that game we played as a kid
the snake growing longer.
My anticipation held back
Like mother’s arm when
she slams on brakes.
Sweet smells of sugary
golden funnel cakes dance
in the air, as burning grease
hangs on. My hands a sticky mess,
my eyes agape. Oh wait!
I cry out, the line’s a’ moving now!
Excited to take those first shaky
steps onto the well-worn platform.
Hoping this year I
don’t have to stand high on
tipped toes to reach the hand
of unrestricted heights.
Chasity Gaines
I am a 35 year old mother, wife, and grandmother. I started writing as soon as I knew how to hold a pencil and form words. I always carried a little black notebook with me so when inspiration hit.
I write poetry, fantasy, and creative non-fiction. I hold a Bachelors in Creative Writing and English from Southern New Hampshire.
I finally gave up on my mundane job to become a full-time writer. I am participating in NaNoWriMo for the first year!
I love to read, write, mediate, listen to music, spend time with family, and relax at the beach.
I write poetry, fantasy, and creative non-fiction. I hold a Bachelors in Creative Writing and English from Southern New Hampshire.
I finally gave up on my mundane job to become a full-time writer. I am participating in NaNoWriMo for the first year!
I love to read, write, mediate, listen to music, spend time with family, and relax at the beach.
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