Next Dance

Faire Fashion's Way - V

A sour vision now they say I cast
Upon the world, I -- who in youth was fair --
With years have grown and with the years amassed
The twists and wrinkles of a gnarl'ed, bare
And ancient tree. I see the world cavort
Before me in its colors gay; I see,
And I remember, and I know the sport
Full well. Such passions and such levity
Did move in me -- I who now stiff do stand
And smile awry. The dance without me spins
And I am still within: I understand.
Where ends Life's dance, a greater dance begins.

(I'll in a vision sweet and glad 'wait Thee,
The One at last who comes to partner me.)