To Be Kirby

to breathe in the wind and breathe out
the tornado whirling inside me

to absorb water and slip
flexibly around any obstacle

to make my heart stone and shield
myself against sharp blades and cutting words

to dance with fire and spread
warmth and light, to stoke high my inner flame

to hold within the infinite
potential that lies outside of me

to take inspiration as I inspire
and exhale to start anew

#NaPoWriMo 14/30