Dancer of the Clearing by Drew

		Author Name: amenora	2 Comments
		Date Added: September 28, 2005 10:09:35	Average Score: (Needs 2)
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Dancer of the Clearing

the fire that she danced about
suffused the air
with the thick, enduring scent
of burning wood;
that decadent fragrance.

just as an ocean’s tide,
waving up and down her figure,
her movements matched perfectly
the deep-toned rhythm
of the bass drums surrounding.

above her head,
her hands swayed gracefully,
almost as if they commanded
this fire lit symphony
with their own free will.

adorning her neck
was a milky white snake
and its ever-curious tongue
coiled in perfect contrast
with the deep hues
of golden bronze
that outlined her shining figure.

her heavenly gaze
held just as much energy
and life
as nature aflame
regrettably,
i never had the pleasure
of meeting those
shimmering blue pearls of her eyes
before thunder struck its own
mighty drum,
shaking the very fabric of nature

the clouds of jealousy
rained down upon the clearing
and each spiteful drop
stung upon impact.

as a chilling breeze
swept me up and set me on my way,
the last thing i saw
before darkness enveloped
and drums ceased to beat
was the woman of the clearing
dancing steadily to her own heart
while lost in shadows
of the dying embers.

Author's Notes:

true story, basically. the storm was fabricated, but the belly dancing goddess was a true character, snake and all :) it was very cool to witness..

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Comments:

	Comment By: Abby on September 28, 2005 06:22:00 PM	Report
	This is beautiful. I absolutely adore it. You discribed to dancer out to be so gorgeous. Wonderful. Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: The Bag Lady on September 28, 2005 12:41:28 PM	Report
	I loved this~!!! Good write, as we could envision the dancer.... Margaret...the old bag lady Respond To This Comment