Learning to Dance Without a Raincoat
By way of introduction to his ravishing poem, Mark Eati writes: “I am lately learning to practice communication in group settings.”
Learning to Dance Without a Raincoat
Springing into reality
Jesus in my heart
Craziness all around
Some raindrops hugging me
Some piercing my brain
When did my raincoat fall off?
Hiding under a tree
A tree full of ideas
On how to protect myself
The kittens keep distracting me
A bird drenching in the rain
Caught my attention
It’s a vulture covered in eagle feathers
Promised to teach me how to fly
Like a leader
I took a deep breath and said
No thank you
It landed on Mom’s shoulder
Max warned the bird not to mess around
Molly left the bird to drench in the rain
Amen