'Campfire Dreams' A Tanka Chain Poem by Res John Burman

Tribal voices call
Uniting all the People
The beat of the drum

Synchronising the heart beat
As Brother and Sister meet


I saw you dancing
Such grace, such feminine poise
Like a slender spruce

Waving in the mountain wind
My soul melted into yours


I watched the fire light
Anoint your silken shoulder
Where I longed to kiss

Every curve and sway held me
Captive ~ burning in the flames


Come dance with me now
Until the drums fall silent
And the music dies

But we and the flames still dance
With our two hearts intertwined


Copyright © Res JFB 24th June 2010