Salome

Salome

Finest of homespun is dyed many hue
So I might twirl in my dances for you
May my movements glisten as I spin
Chiffon flutters with shiny sequins.

Click, wink and flourish to rhythms I sway
Lunging and lifting, I point the way
Pricey, my dance, and more for my bed
Give me a gift of the prophet John’s head.

Strike up a band to play me a tune.
Give me the floor – give me the room.
Find me a pole to swing and to dip.
I’ll make me a killing with my next tip.

(The named ‘Salome’ is often identified with the dancer
in Mark 6:17-29 and Matthew 14:3-11.)

© 2017, A.Koh-Butler

Miriam

Prophetic footwork  (Miriam’s word)

Pointing toes and tapping heels -
Sisters, sing along.
The title prophetess is forgot
When skirts flurry and passion twirls.
This sensuous movement carries
Spirit among the people
In a way words cannot convey.
O Joy – Delight – Lunge and Lift!
We Jump and Leap – our hearts bursting.
A pause to still a ready self
As summoned energy is released
To praise with every cell and fibre
Proclaiming Heaven’ presence here.

(Exodus 15:20 Miriam)

(C) 2017, A. Koh-Butler