To Dance, Or Not

How many steps will it take

to reach the Everafter?

One step? Two steps?

Or more?

Will I be found

standing still,

looking back?

Will that time catch me

in the midst of a Waltz,

or in lively surge of movement,

leaving me breathless and blushing?

Or, perhaps, procrastinating with life,

not hearing the music at all,

having grown deaf,

as the band plays on?

How many steps,

I know not,

but this I do;

it is to my choosing,

to dance -

or not.

Comments: 6

Barbra L. Jan 18, 2007, 6:49pm EST

Virginia: This is just brilliant! I love it!

** The format is just great for the poem, too!

Dawn M Jan 18, 2007, 6:58pm EST

Beautiful Virginia!

Carol Roach Jan 18, 2007, 10:05pm EST

lovely

Sherry Asbury Jan 19, 2007, 9:12am EST

I choose to dance whenever I can. Wonderful poetry that speaks to the heart.
You metaphor with grace and talent. I really enjoyed this great poem.

Pamela G. Jan 19, 2007, 10:37am EST

This is a wonderful poem! Thank you for sharing it.