Postie's Jig

Another vig'rous dance we did,
My partner was the birthday girl;
It had me panting ere the end,
We'd dip 'n' dive and swing and twirl.

I think this is a dance that was,
For Post-mill congregants, designed.
It's in the name, it's vigorous,
Designed to last a long, long time!

The corner post, we're helped around,
Centrif'gal force to modify;
By elbow or forearm slowed down
Lest we, into the next set, fly.

Much like the Dog Branch (see elsewhere),
I like the part where we can swing.
Exhilaration fills the air!
We utilize much energy.

And I would be remiss, if I,
Did not, a final comment make,
'Bout how we finished up the night
When dancing time, to its end, came.

The ev'ning ended "marvelous"
In joyful four-part harmony;
The saints, with great exuberance,
Sang unto God: Doxology!

Amen!


Thoughts generated by the barn dance (in a gym) celebrating the birthday of Naddy, the Settler's daughter.