Autumnal Spirits

Autumnal spirits soar when pixies dance
upon the banks of rippling mountain streams
in celebration of the one last chance
before the winter ice will freeze their dreams.

The rhythm of the river
enthralls them, until
exuberance explodes
among the woodland nymphs.

Like ballerinas doing pirouettes
in ancient mystic ceremonies there,
they demonstrate their ecstasy, because
autumnal spirits soar when pixies dance.

            

Author’s note: The Dorsimbra is an exciting new form with contrasting patterns. A definition can be found at the following link: http://www.poetrybase.info/forms/000/84.shtml