HE turned the water into wine

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Stepping in time with the notes promptly plucked

I dance to this rhythm as the music is played

The magic's sway, is like floating on a cloud

I ride this gem stream that pulls me far, far away

Through the park I run well past light’s turn to dark

Unaware of the frights that hide behind bushes

Laughing out loud seems my only defense

Til you hear, chase, and then push me down

Wash your face and hands, and then take a seat

Sit down a while, here- swallow this treat

You’ve been running so long, my wrong-way child

It’s time to slow down, to stop running so wild

Back on my feet I’m moving again

Don’t even know where I’m going this time

What I do know is that this road is the vein

That pumps and fuels this dance's time

Don't you know, momma, this dance is my choice,

A heart beat’s rhythm, an unrehearsed voice?

Why do you always try to change my mind?

Momma, you drink the water, and I’ll drink the wine

This dream spin of yours, surely will kill me

Listen to my truth, just swallow this pill

What the hell is wrong with you, my blackened child?

How dare you choose this call of evil?

You never saw the things I did

and never heard the songs I chimed

You just sat in the corner blaming me

for your numbing fear of dancing . . . of dying

Isn’t happiness the visceral choice,

The choir’s sweet, melodic voice?

My heart is my mind, Momma, as I dance in time

So you drink the water, and I’ll drink the wine

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