Thursday, December 25, 2008

Best Gift

My friend Susanne and I saw a concert film about Leonard Cohen today. When the credits rolled during one last amazing song, I got up and danced. Susanne was under a blanket on her couch. I said, "Dance with me." So she did. I, who rarely dance for a host of reasons, danced. Such a tough year. Fell two days ago into another black hole depression, this one briefer than the others. I'm anxious about finding work too much of the time. Even on a holiday. But when I was dancing, I felt saved for about five minutes, completely relaxed and unafraid. Not looking for larger lessons here. My best gift this season was dancing with my friend in the dark.

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