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