Even now
after we'd danced
a lifetime's dances
and the tunes
seemed all old hat
and we were ready
to sit back
and take it easy
suddenly
the morning light
came through the curtains
saying look
it's a new day
wake up and see
what you have never
seen before
the sunlight glancing
off the rooftop of the house
next door and playing
with the pine that lifts its candles
to the sun
as if in worship
you're not dead
you're still in transit
at this unfamiliar port
you thought you knew
but look again
there's so much more
so much you've missed
in all your haste
this is your chance
take it to heart
don't let it go to waste