E is for Euphoria from D for dance

Beneath the Ashes

There is a special dance
of which you may not know –
yet of all in practice and imagination
it most softly touches my soul.

Beneath the ashes of Pompeii,
ancient yes, yet in passion’s way
close in fear and tomorrow’s dread …

couples were found in common embrace,
now called the Pompeii Dance –
the man in peaceful slumber,
left arm around his mate,
who nestled close with head on heart –
a blending of two as one –

else what is dancing for?

or life?

but do not wait until impending sunset
to lie in a meadow of dreams
with another close held
in a position most natural
and sublime,
in a dance
of silent wonder.