Last Dance

This poem is based on the "Last Dance". It is a part of native mythology, you essentially get a last dance and death has to wait until you are done with your dance in order to take you. 

---Last Dance---

Death must wait.
Wait for that last step, that last move, that last beat.

Time will stop.
Stop for the time the music flows through your soul and moves your limbs like a puppet on strings. 

One last move.
Move 'till your body can no longer hold the weight of living.

It is time.
Time for your last move. 
Death is waiting, one last move.

-10/20/18-
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Marcum Wong Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 9:40 PM
This is beautifully composed and informative! Congratulations on your deserving win Pailey! : )
Ashley Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 6:12 PM
Pailey, your poem is captivating and worthy of recognition with your wonderful win. Congratulations! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
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December 15, 2018 at 12:53 PM
Hi Pailey, congratulations on your win in the contest with this excellent friend. have a wonderful weekend....Mike.
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December 15, 2018 at 11:51 AM
What an interesting belief you describe, Pailey. Perhaps at any moment, we could all be in our "Last Dance." Congratulations on your win in Line's contest. Sending wishes for holiday cheer, Carolyn
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October 22, 2018 at 4:17 PM
Congrats on your top win, Pailey. A definite FAVE for me.
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