I
stepped over the threshold into the Otherworld and looked at my feet. I was standing upon the soft new grass of a
warm spring day and my bare feet were almost hidden under the hem of a party
dress the color of new willow leaves.
When I lifted my gaze, I found myself on a gentle slope in the morning sun.
There were others there, all dressed in brightly colored finery.
A
tall pole stood in the center of the meadow, colorful ribbons dancing in the
breeze. And at the other side of the
gathering stood two people, their hands joined and, smiles upon their faces. The two gazed lovingly into one another’s
eyes, as if they were oblivious to any but the other, and I felt profoundly
blessed to be present, and grateful to witness the gift of their joining.
The
assembled celebrated with cheers and laughter, dancing and singing to the music
that came from a small group of musicians sitting close to the Maypole. I danced
and sang among them for as long as I could and when I felt the time had come for
me to go, I offered a blessing upon the couple and took my leave.
