A Tutu of Balloons
towards
us
A tutu
of balloons, floating
family,
freedom from inspection,
and perceived moral misdirection.
Unanswerable questions
for a young girl
who will one day
reunite with joy
and hope,
and safety.
All contained within
the frame of her father.
Maintaining the composure
of a seasoned veteran
of penitentiary,
waiting for that permanent parole
until she,
and her tutu of balloons,
return.