Aurelia Dobre: World Champion Gymnast

Spins clockwork,

then oscillates

between the bars.

Time waits

as she unwinds.

Walks the plank.

Defies the natural order.

Points toes

to test the water.

Walks on that.

Skims and ducks

and drakes

across the mat.  

Creates

ripples of applause.

Computes her vault

on magnetic

tape.

The kick

is muscle memory.

Traces her geometry;

spirals, circles.

No straight edge,

all curves, curls,

and smiles.