A Poem

I was inspired to write a poem this morning. By posting it here I can no longer submit it to any lit magazines, but I like it so much I still wanted to share it. If you enjoy the poem, please consider sharing it with someone who enjoys poetry, too.

“To the young girl dancing alone in the street waiting for a parade to start”

I know

I see them too,

all the people

not dancing

with you.

Trust me

they want to.

Music makes our soul

jump and groove

with a joy only found

in dancing

like King David before 

the Lord.

All these adults,

sitting in their foldable lawn 

and rocking chairs, 

have exchanged this joy

for comfort.

Have made it a habit

to ignore their hearts,

to cover their ears

with weary hands.

It is clear 

you have not.

Do not!

Keep letting the music

of this life

move your feet,

move your heart.

Keep dancing

even when the rest of the world

has stopped.