“She”
They say little children see angels. She is not an angel, for little children do
not see her. Young lovers do not see her,
either. They have eyes for each other
only. Old people look inside
themselves. They will not find her
there.
Who is she? What is
she? Maybe, she is a trick of dappled
sunlight. A tiny swirl of red flickering
behind closed eyelids. A leaf waltzing
its way down to earth. A girlish woman
in a fiery dress skipping through the park.
Or perhaps, a fairy sprinkling golden dust on those who are half way
home.
Look for her atop a large wooded hill on a clear Indian
summer day. If among simple trees
wrapped in regal colors befitting emperors you spot a fragile figure – you will
know you have found her. Do not be shy –
come close and ask her for a dance.
You will watch happiness lit up her face from within. She will nod, and rise on tippy toes, and
place her light hands on your shoulders.
Do not be afraid – if you have forgotten the steps, she will help
you.
She is waiting.
Frozen in a graceful twirl like a porcelain ballerina. There is still time. Find her.
Dance with her to the music of leaf fall. To the final crisp note of autumn.
Live for the Love of it,
The Happy Amateur
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