Saturday, October 4, 2008

PAS DE DEUX/POETRY





pas de deux




the moon dances around the star at night


into the early morning hours


it keeps its distance


never far away


shining brightly


lighting up patches of the black sky


upon a stage of graceful clouds


a divine eternal boundary




the two tango at arms length


resting between songs


connected by God's sufficient embrace


the Father rests his finger on the sky's stage


changing the painted scenery


refusing to dull the delight of the dancing partners




pas de deux




pirouetting across the sky


one then the other


never long in the same position


in God's territory


bowing and leaping at faith


the star seeking reason and purpose


the light of God's chosen moon


holding it steady


beauty in the motion of dance


an unfamiliar troupe of stars


danced for the Father one night


a performance of wonderment and fear


searing into the star's soul


blinding her gaze


leaving weary steps


forgotten taps


uneven spins


the morning is forgiveness


dawn teaches a new clarity of graceful twirls


a knowing "two-step"


death to life


pain to joy


the evening stage begins to beckons


in the light of darkness


the star and the moon dance


once more


for God




pas de deux
amen





FROM THE POETRY BOOK NONNIE AND THE BUTTERFLY





(Copyright 2008: Regina Y. Evans)