Dance

Because the days before you die are numbered
and will come to an end, then you must
Dance
in spare moments when you can.

Even if there is a heaven we've not been promised
the luxury of corporeal bodies, legs
to bear us fleet-footed over floors so
Dance.

And even if heaven did allow, by some miracle,
for us to keep our bodies and legs
the days spent growing old
and things like arthritis and stiffness
will come before you realize it if you don't
Dance
when you are young and breathe
the smell of sweaty people in.

Dance -
I make no case that is not fueled by
the incessant need
to move to rhythm of air
vibrating against soul.