The Dance

The Dance

 

 

 

 

we’ll leave the chill of winter

on the ground

drink from fluted glasses

the remains of a Sauvignon

 

we’ll count the stars

we see within

each other’s eyes

then map the constellations

of Orion and Cassiopeia

in a northern sky

 

and the moon,

the moon shall be our champion

a beacon of light that dances upon

the Delilah in my hair.

 

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

Whoa... Kelly reminds me of Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen... and has become my Aphrodisiac ... softly, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you for such a lovely comparison, Pat! That song gives me chills up and down my spine. So emotive and beautiful.

[Perdition]

I keep returning to why a Northern sky but the Delilah who betrays...wonderful start as your words begin lovingly and fall into fantasy, or basically into a woman, so to speak. I adore the images that flood and fill the wish or the want of something more until the eventual betrayal, which tells you that if you don't accept the beast of love how can you leave it all on the winter's ground"? I suppose it's all in the title if you truly read into this lovely trance~

[Kelly Scheppers]

In "leaving the winter on the ground" is metaphorically speaking, casting aside what doesn't matter. It's living in the moment, appreciating the small stuff, like each other's eyes and the constellation. I referenced "the Delilah in my hair" to be more of a seductive nature, than of a treacherous woman the Bible depicts her to be.

[A.H.]

this is amazing. the choice of words, the delicate imagery and the lovely visuals. it transported me. great piece of a write, Kelly. Thanks for writing and sharing this poem.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Ahh, I see a hopeless romantic emerging before my eyes! Don't worry, your secret is safe with me. Thank you for the smile and the kindness of words.

[A.H.]

you're most welcome, Kelly. have a wonderful day.

[Stella Armour]

Ah , Delilah she is a minx at times dancing in the moonlight on your hair...
A beautifully written poem Kelly, the imagery is superb :)

Stella

[Kelly Scheppers]

Happy Sunday, my friend. Thank you!

[Stella Armour]

my pleasure ... a lovely poem to read.

[Pete]

you've uncorked a nice little diddy here with some sweet steps. can't go wrong with the moon and the stars. you even had your hair done! enjoy the superbowl tomorrow!

p.s. bill belichick has a new 24 year old girl friend and he's 72!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Not crazy about the two teams taking the field tomorrow. I'd much rather watch the puppy bowl! Yeah, nothing that Belichick does surprises me anymore. But I really like the Patriots new coach, Mike Vrabel.

[Pete]

i saw about the puppy bowl on the news this morning - so cute! i'm kind of getting tired of kansas city with mahomes and taylor swift's boy toy travis kelce.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Yeah, me too. When did the NFL become the dating game?

[Dave]

A dance for two in a starlit night. How much more romantic can it get? Nicely put together.

Take care -Dave

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you most kindly, Dave!

[emmajoygreen]

Visual as visual can be, Kelly! I can feel your words. Is as if you are looking at self and another, absorbing every moment, every dance, every touch. Beautiful

'and the moon,
the moon shall be our champion
a beacon of light that dances upon
the Delilah in my hair. '

[Kelly Scheppers]

Some of my poetry captures who I am. That last line reflects the auburn in my hair. A little inside note from the poet, herself. Thank you, Em, for acknowledging that!

[Dylan Macadham]

... dancing into Love's Spring!
I Love it!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Winter still has two, maybe three more months to go. I don't know about you, but I can't wait to go barefoot! Thanks, Dylan!

[Dylan Macadham]

Bare feet, beers & BBQ's!

[red93]

Fabulous Kelly, love these references that really enhance the effectiveness of the Piece. Sensational ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, my dear Tony!

[red93]

✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Ookpik]

I do love me a northern sky, as well the thought of leaving winter behind. I suspect it’ll be around this time next year though, suppose I’ll have to find some comfort in it before it circles back again.

Anyways, thought I’d add another coin to the jar - nicely penned Kelly.

-Ook

[Kelly Scheppers]

Many thanks for your visit, Ook! Take care!