sweet water from the well
casts the evenings magic spell
as the fiddlers resin up their bows
mandolins court and spark
in the early summers dark
lighting fireflies to twinkle and glow
its not every night but now
we will sing and tell stories how
we lived and dreamed and truly loved
its not every night but when
we will gather up to dance again
and the music rises
to the summer moon above
so grab your partner
and coo and dove
hug your friends and swing your love
cause all we have is the music
and the stars
its not every night but now
we are here and this is how
we celebrate the music
of our lives
The Course of Our Seasons 
So beautiful and so true!
Good morning, Sam – met lots of musician friends that evening in Hollister at the Black Horse Saloon – they have open mic night every Wed – but was a great night to celebrate my husbands bday! Enjoy your day! K
Beautifully written Kathleen and great photos, just as I imaged it all.
Love the verbs in the first four lines. You have captured the spirit well.
Great party 🙂
All we have is the music and the stars…i agree with that.Great pics! Looks like a great party !
Now off to google Ozarks..
Oh, you had me with the fiddles and the mandolin. How I love the sounds they make, one minute soft and haunting, the next kick-up-your-feet-and-dance! I think I’d like to be at this party too, thank you for bringing us there!
My family gatherings always include music played by those who could; usually fiddle, piano, guitar, & accordion; i was never musical, so could not join in; but it certainly left me with indelible memories & song to hum, and family members to miss later on.
Not every night but now–yes, we have to enjoy the music while it lasts. Wonderful verse and photos–nothing like a good shindig!
I love it…this is indeed how we celebrate life ~ Beautifully written Kathleen ~
Lovely music and atmosphere in your words, Kathleen! I hope one day we can all celebrate in person.
what a lovely idea! we need to plan a dverse convention! thanks, Gabriella – K
What a truly unique way to celebrate! I can hear the music in your words.
hmmm…I do enjoy an evening of music and laughter and maybe even a little bit of dancing.
WIsh I could’ve been there… thanks for sharing
hey i dig me some live music…and mandolins and fiddles could def make for a hot jam…and celebrating the music of our lives….smiles…
I love how your poetry is so centered on the place you call home and how you are able to share that place with us, make us want to drop by for a bit of music. Beautiful.
What a lovely celebration you describe. And yes the time is now.
My My..Kathleen..you are the last one to the BALL!..
but never late better! than never!
and i do love your words..!
and am certainly honored to be the last one to comment on the last person
to the BALL’s..DANCE OF WORDS!
as everyone does deserve Applause..!
just for coming..if no thing else..!
And hehe..
i hate to miss anyone at any party and not connect!
And i feel so good..
As i have commented on all the Ball goers NOW..
ending here..
i dance walked all day yesterday..and danced all night last night..
Yes in real life..!as i am always the REAL DANCER IN LIFE THAT GETS THE APPLAUSE..
IN FLEET OF FOOT A GIFT THAT CAME FROM SOMEWHERE AT 54…
BUT TO DANCE IN WORDS.. IS DIVINE..
AS MIND BECOMES ONE..
WITH RYHME AND SOMETIMES REASON…to dance WITH FOLKS ONLINE!
SORRY I’M FILLING UP YOUR BLOG…
I WAS DELIRIOUS WITH STEPS..HONESTLY OVER 20 MILES OF DANCING YESTERDAY…
AND i GUESS IT’S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE..TO THE BALL..and you..;)!
AND GET BACK
TO THINGS OTHER THAN DANCE OF FEET AND WORDS…
SMILES AND HAVE AGREAT! REST OF THE BALL..!OF LIFE!
I HOPE YOU DON’T MIND THAT I WENT OUT OF MY MIND…SIMPLY LETTING
IT ALL GO TO FLOW..!
TO TRULY BLOW THE HORN AT THE MIDNIGHT HOUR OF BALL..
HERE..
WITH YOU
WHOEVER YOU ARE…
WE ARE ALLONE..
i for one..
AM
NEVER ALONE!
OK..I’M GETTING CARRIED AWAY..
SO HAVE A NICE NOW..AND DAY!..;)!
katie – your exuberant message left me dancing and breathless – smiles – thanks for dropping by and giving me a whirl! K
Haha..you inspired a post from me..here2..
This is truly a wonderful journey EVERY POET TRULY INSPIRES ME..AND EVERY WORD IS PRECIOUS..:)..DO PLEASE have a great day..and
thanks again!..;)!for inspiration2!
that sounds like a lovely way to celebrate… sing on…sing on…
I love it, the mandolins, the fiddles….”this is how we celebrate the music of our lives.” Just glorious. Sigh. Loved it.
you’ve put it beautifully…truly it’s the music of our life….
I felt like I was there. Thanks for sharing this! ❤