And the Multitudes were Fed

To the casual onlooker
they appear to be
practicing their steps

novice dancers balancing
overflowing baskets
whispering left, right, left

as they waltz around
darting children, dozing elders
Their partner in the dance

as unexpected as the fantastical
journey that led them
to this hilly dance floor

where they now hold hands
with something heavier
than a basket of leftovers

where they perform
a pas de deux with the Kingdom—
a partner who doesn’t get winded

who is preparing to execute
a move that will leave the world
breathless

Copyright © 2018 by AJ Saur, from Odds n’ Ends (Murmuration Press)