For Fred Astaire and Paul Junior
A shadow of thought
a reflection of myth
dancing on the lawn
hand in hand.
A waltz of creation
a romance of words
sunlight’s a tapping
for a hero of dance.
A top hat and cane
a reflection of steps
a heel toe, a heel toe
a rhythm of hope.
A boy and a medal
a cowboy whose black
a boy and a hero
a heel toe, a heel toe.
A memory of movement
a wheelchair that’s left
sunlight’s a tapping
for a hero of dance.
(c) June Perkins, From Shadow Puppets, p. 15
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