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Being human presumes we will move

in unison, in pairs, on battlefields

or light as feathers on air; 

we dance.

Under the life giving blaze of the sun

in red fields where death ends

without understanding, or clarity;

we dance.

Billions of tears, billions of laughs

on joy spread like butter on toasts of romance

In searing hate, in bone jarring love;

we dance.

Always, under the stars

seeing in moonlight or not

tearing at hearts or mending souls;

we dance.

We might hold ourselves apart

away from life, with hope of God.

Still, without each other how can

we dance?

Reviews

[Inder24]

Great poem Mark. Dance can be a great medium to bring people together. beautifully written .

[Blue]

This makes me want to dance in a room full of strangers. That's out of character for someone reserved, introverted, and shy as me. Haha. Nice point, Mark.

[Mark]

Then I am grateful for having been the author of your inspiration. Dance on!

[Latifa]

truthful and honest write Mark, I enjoyed reading it.

[s y e]

Mumma is proud of her boy. :-) You're too amazing for words Mark. This is such a lovely poem. I loved the wording and imagery,

[Mark]

heehee THanks mum!!! Love you

[s y e]

love you too son!

[DIVYA]

Aweome! We are a gregarious species placing the greatest prime on the company of our own. You made this point so well here.

[LadyAnn68]

Absolutely amazing! This is a spectacular write and is very well balanced! Bravo!

[Mark]

Thank you hon :)

[Frieda P]

Wow you covered all bases here Mark, toast and jam, battlefields dancing, moonlight, you made me dizzy in a twirl, but I guess that's what dancing and being human does to a person, thanks for the whirl. ;-)

[Jack...]

This poem seems to be arguing with itself Mark. Though still very well penned.

[Mark]

Yes, it is an argument the point being we need each other even if it is only to argue with each other.

[Jack...]

Oh yeah....you think so? :)

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Well daring I say it is, a well structured and "ready to pounce" piece!

[Mark]

Heehee I like that. :)

[paddy d daly]

you are in quite a pensive mood at the moment man, another thought provoking one, do we go with the herd mentality and put it down to community, or stick our head above the parapet at the risk of being shot down, or is your poem saying find a happy medium.

[Mark]

I think we are dependent on one another even when it's only hatred we have. Hermits are an anomaly. ;) THanks for reading.