By Michael Pollick phaedrus65@hotmail.com
Date: 30 July 1999

Love and Lagniappe

          This is how easily two stiff souls can learn to bend, 
          And pivot around the mulberry times 
          Like dancers, defining their time and space. 

          I find my portion has mingled with your portion, 
          Losing nothing in the exchange, 
          And leaving all doubt in its wake. 

          This is how perfectly two wounded birds can learn to sing, 
          And sweep away the ghosts of the hunters 
          With authority, not wanting for anything, 

          I find my journey has intersected with your journey, 
          Losing no ground in the meeting, 
          And abandoning all fear in the flight. 

          You are in word and in spirit my certain Ballerina, 
          And I celebrate our dance every day.