the Dervish turn - Amrita Skye Blaine

[Larry Robinson]

the Dervish turn

note to self
1999

she settles her sikke
firmly on her head
prays it will not fall off

bows to the Sheikh
raises her wings 
one palm skyward 
receiving grace
one palm earthward
offering mercy to
this mutilated world
turn, turn, and turn
until everything vanishes

her circle skirt rises
soft leather slippers
kiss the ground
there is music
she does not hear it
silence settles inside

	- Amrita Skye Blaine

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