The Dance

The Dance

First, Now, sweet, full Now,

Eternal Now,

Rich, seamless Now.

Then, with the next quick step,

Next Friday, last Tuesday,

Some unknown but inevitable good day,

Some unknown but inevitable bad day,

Some . . .

No.

Now.

Now.

Sweet, sweet, Now.

How could I reject this, for that?

Tom Goddard

April 27, 2005