dance contest
in the growing absence
of ceremony and ritual.

driven by icons and marketing
toward a state of apathy
we are faced with
way too many choices
many finding they are unable
to choose at all

as the storm clouds gather
an inhumane political agenda
falsely projected by those
who would divide and isolate us
from each other
and all of us
from the rest of the world

instilling fear.
those who would have
and use it all
continue encouraging us
to sit this one out
consistently inviting us.
to remain silent

in the growing absence
of ceremony and ritual.

let's dance.