THE MOON CIRCLE
—Joyce Odam, Sacramento
(based on “Maiden Moon” etching by Elaine B. Rothwell)
Death is dancing with the maiden in the moonlight.
He has made a ring of light for them to dance in.
She lifts the hoop of light
and dances away from him.
He is left standing in the circle
where he is powerless to follow.
She has stolen the power of his intention
with her refusal, and thus has transcended
both light and dark. Death waits—and waits—
until she is through dancing and will return to him.
—Joyce Odam, Sacramento
(based on “Maiden Moon” etching by Elaine B. Rothwell)
Death is dancing with the maiden in the moonlight.
He has made a ring of light for them to dance in.
She lifts the hoop of light
and dances away from him.
He is left standing in the circle
where he is powerless to follow.
She has stolen the power of his intention
with her refusal, and thus has transcended
both light and dark. Death waits—and waits—
until she is through dancing and will return to him.
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Poem found over at Medusa's place
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4 comments:
I LOVE this.
even planting life,
we court death.
this waxing and wanning.
grace
and beauty
in
acceptance.
Love this post!!
I've just read your comment about the Red Knot bird on Kimmie's blog. Her art is wonderful and, through comments like yours, I'm learning so much. Thank you!
Best,
Bonnie
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