The Most

If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. - Thoreau

down

down

whilst a summer rain sluiced down

long past high noon

an old, worn fiddle, a happy, smiling mandolin along with a couple of seemingly rusted, tarnished spoons

we became the talk of the town

round

round

we danced around

joyous, celebratory emotions spilling

spirits willing

life's bitter wine swilling

as precious and ornately as heaven's crown

joy rained down

forsaking sorrow

because there was no tomorrow

in fact, there was no other way

because all we had was today

shaking off feet of clay

hearts, souls and bodies asway

forever finding a faithful way

eternally grateful to a gracious, merciful host

twirling with the father, son and holy ghost

in order to obtain

the most

Author's Note

“You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, love like you’ll never be hurt, sing like there’s nobody listening, and live like it’s heaven on earth.” - William W. Purkey