Baby Steps in Later Age

resist the downward pull

and let your hand move up

and alight

(softly, as in a morning sunrise)
on the small of that head,

or the nook of that neck,

or the curve of that chin,

and feel the floating atoms

of the light

invade the space within.

or

let that roaming hand

loosely linger

on your hip

and suavely

slide behind

and trigger

quasar starburst

(and then more)

with a sleight of finger.

pick whichever
feels out of character
and explore the new
avenues -- all you need
is a brand new pair
of baby-step shoes.