Schuss

Today's word is "schuss" ... To execute a straight downhill run at high speed.

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I want understanding to come quickly,
like schussing down a mountain,
feeling the blast of wintered air
rush. Hearing the swish of powdered
snow. Feeling the sting of it
on lips gone numb.

But, alas. Work is required. And time.
Nothing comes quickly, if it comes
at all. And there is only an
infrequent "ah ha" to guide along
the way. But go on I must. More
a snowshoe slog. Causing sore muscles
and leaving me gasping for breath,
squinting through cold for the
shape of smoke that signals
warmth and a resting place.

Anne Selleck
Copyright 2014