skating away
her golden hair
floats silently behind her
she laughs
as she twirls
losing a glove
then sweeping it up
in
   one
      smooth
         motion
the operatic scrape
of her skates
fills the air
as the mesmerizing
dance of her routine
keeps us fascinated  

she's 10 years old
her worries are few
and her love of life
is still unadulterated
pure and
simple

she does an ice waltz
keeping everyone around her
in awe
while her mind is set
to fun.