Thou Shalt Dance

Thou Shalt Dance

I walked a bridge – never meant to cross
I couldn’t see that it would be any loss 
Climbed over the rail, the end of my arc
Ready to sail…then a voice from the dark

 “Really?”

I wanted no witness, I hadn’t foreseen this
None of his business, an inconvenience  
I did not move yet I longed for the water
He didn’t say don’t do it, but what he offered 

Was

“Really?” 

I said give me a reason I should stay
I thought he was leaving, he backed away 
And then he began this strange ballet
Jumped and twirled i thought “No way”

He just danced 

And I laughed 

He walked me home it was getting light
He said next time you’re alone in the night
Raise up your hands begin to sway 
You’ll understand what it means to pray

Just Dance

Thou Shalt Dance

There are stars amidst us who deserve our applause
And when I cross a bridge I make sure to pause
And I thank that man –  he made it clear
The Eleventh Commandment is why we’re here

I am still laid low by darkest of nights
But somehow I know there’ll come the light
The rhythm we’re given within all of us beats
Our mission? Dance in the streets!

 

Throughout November I am writing a poem every day as part of an effort to raise funds for The Center For New Americans. If you like the poems (or even if you don’t) and would like to support this fantastic organization, please follow this link. Thanks.