The Periodic Table of Moonlight and Roses

Words tumble and transform Acronyms and Pseudonyms         appear and re-appear	She's an undiscovered element         of the periodic table
Phrases convolve Meaning emerges	Atomic number: random         Inscrutable, incalculable, transcendental
In splashes of mirth And dances of dearth	She is cleaning out the temple Scattering petals on the walk
She mixes a drink         of moonlight and roses Invents a new dance Slapping Pushing Weaving Hooping	Eyes piercing the heavens Feet clutching the earth Ineffable, mysterious Moving in rhythm and in rhyme
She's looking for the missing piece She's putting it all together	Her eyes flaming swords Her words a river of truth
A fluvial roadside attraction She slows traffic and stops time	She sees the greatest danger         dreams time's trivial fate
Sneaking into the holiest of holies She has a piece of the fortress She holds the key to the rock	Fearing mediocrity Shunning the mundane Beauty and Justice are her names

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