Karate Poem by Gert Strydom

Karate



Two people dressed in white
take steps around each other,
and around their middles
black bands are tied.

Like lightning bolts feet shoot out
are averted fast as thunder,
a fist is folded deadly
and held in a striking blow.

Shapes move like spectres in a dangerous dance,
eagles get wings with speed and course
and four eyes measures courage, measures speed,
measures soul, body and craft.

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Gert Strydom

Gert Strydom

Johannesburg, South Africa
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