..................Mary, Bellydancing Poem by elysabeth faslund

Mary bellydanced down the aisle
Of the church on 57th.
Mary swayed her hips, made men smile.
Onsets of fainting from dour wives...

Who was this woman, tinkling bells!
In spite of the sacredness
Within statued neglect of hells!
Invectives were many...hell's bells!

Mary let dropp the Seventh Veil,
Proceeded to read from text...
Minister bolted at first 'Hail! '
'Preliminary findings fail...

'Have for many a century,
To justify joy and glee...
How about changing this dullness
Towards a fulfilling religion? Agree?

'For God so loved your world, He gave
Laughter to you...to enjoy!
Yuk it up, laugh it up! And when
Temptation arrives...smiles will
Destroy! '