I am in limbo

waiting for the shoe,

not to drop,

but to be placed upon

my naked ankle

informing me of                                                                       

my next life.

Where will I find myself

this time?

I am always surprised

when I arrive,

not unscathed

but still intact

my feet dancing to the sounds

the voices, the drums

ready to move me.

I wish to bring you together

my dear disparate friends

I set the table

with new blue flowered plates and bowls

but mismatched

wine glasses and silverware –

you deserve the best

of my eccentric softness

I lull you with parmesan and prosecco

but despite my greatest efforts

the table explodes