children dancing

far gathered people
    an italian wedding
    family and friends
pomp and tradition
    all attention to the pair
    priest and prayer and song
gathered then we to
    the celebration table
    food and wine and talk
children underfoot
    glasses emptying filling
    people are smiling
deeply satisfied
    remembering and wishing
    good fortune and joy
each heart is beating
    life and hope for tomorrow
    children are dancing

 1journey.net     aug 2008 elias