Arms Stretched Above, Love
Arms Stretched Above, Love
Long, long ago, my soul poured me into dance.
Invited I was, into a heavenly trance.
My arms did rise with grace to a heaven rare.
I swirled into joy, in love’s beloved care.
Immersion never lost its life or hold
throughout all years; or now, as I become old.
My heart is gripped with a stirring power
that motions its passion and marks every hour.
Would I dance again this lover would weep
for all the years that I did not keep
the promise of fidelity to this life’s true love
undying, unyielding, memories of arms stretched above.
©2012 Linda Willows
Linda, your poem is as graceful as the dance you love so much. I love the flow, the phrasing and your word choices are exquisite. I’m adding your beautiful blog to my own blogroll, so that I can visit again and again – this is like finding a rare jewel. Lovely. ~ Julie
January 7, 2012 at 9:21 am
This poem is dancing gracefully from beginning to end Linda – I love it!
“My soul poured me into dance” – that’s just beautiful.
When did you stop dancing? Or maybe you still are. Maybe we all are, not necessarily physically, but I know my spirit dances now that I have found poetry.
Christine
January 7, 2012 at 9:47 am
Thank you. A performing career is short. I started danced professionally at sixteen until late twenties and was classical trained with all life inside the studio since I was seven. Much traveling was from company touring. Years later at 52, I returned to one famous Maestro in NYC to heal an serious physical impairment. It was most challenging journey, but like a reunion with Love. I healed completely. That time my soul was matured, able to fill and merge with body, heart, mind and dance. It was ecstacy. I had to stop abruptly. Circumstances forced a move far away this treasured opportunity.
I agee completely, poetry is very much like dancing. I feel the same passion of motion when I write. This dance continues.
January 8, 2012 at 4:08 am
Thank you so much for you gracious comment, Julie. I look forward to knowing you!
January 8, 2012 at 4:11 am
Very good!
January 10, 2012 at 11:36 am
Thank you new white bear, I appreciate your visit, I will explore your site too!
January 11, 2012 at 5:33 am
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January 11, 2012 at 5:29 am
Congratulations on your award!
Linda
January 11, 2012 at 5:39 am
Exactly what i wanted to read this morning, thank you
January 17, 2012 at 10:43 pm