Pull to Stand

Watching someone attempt 
to do something 
for the first time 

knowing it may be possible 
a leap into mirror unknown 
reaching for the attainable 

in a hopefully safe environment 
nevertheless with 
swathes of saliva 

on mesh or fragile plastic 
guiding the way
tells me everything about
 
instinct and tenacity
resilience and strength 
growth and stamina 

I could ever hope to know
in a shining tiny human
it also in no uncertain terms 

really freaks me out