layers of mischief
surround
the prank
that now does not
seem so harmless
as angst
shares her marveled moment
in the suddenly darkened
thick air
with undisputable ease
the dampening effect
of the too rudely made remark
is then miraculously lifted
educating the gaping on lookers
and their rude mouth piece
that there are dances of unified joy
yet to even be attended to here
the good hearted comedic
peacemaker
indeed
does have her work cut out for her
and the prayed for angels of guided reason
only further inspire her efforts to heights
of harmony yet to be retired
her fellow inmates
hush to startled silence before her
gently exposed awe's supreme wake
as their uncalled for hate and obvious
despisal they quietly put away
as such ugliness is not welcomed here
the remembered reason for celebration
quickly rallies to host its so very
relieved evening inhabitant's Joy
as peace reflects in us all..............
(Oct. 5, 1998)