Apology for Dancing

 

We had to dance,

Because there was music,

Because the sun was low

And the air was getting cool;

 

We had to dance,

Because we were celebrating

The union of two hearts,

And also life itself.

 

We had to dance,

In spite of your absence,

Or even because of it -

Because you would have danced, too.

 

We had to dance,

Because we still can,

Because time is precious,

And always slipping away.

 

We had to dance,

Because we are all that’s left of you,

And if we are not dancing,

Then who under heaven will?