Let's dance a tango
She says
Grabbing my hand
The night is black
She is young
And the stars shine around her
Like egg yolks in a pan
Her hair brushes my cheek
And for a moment
I think
If only this could last forever
We spin and twirl
Spin and twirl
Until we are dizzy and fall
Flatten ourselves to the floor
The hills and the plains
Far away from our door
Tell me what you want
She asks
Peace
I say
She chews her fingertips
In concentration
I think she is looking for an answer
It is not as simple as falling down a hole
And wanting to get out
But it is she exclaims
That is your answer
Your story in essence
Is the same as mine
I stay quiet
Knowing she is right.
Alice is very wise. "Your story in essence is the same as mine." Wonderful writing, my friend.
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast in wanting to tango and stay quiet.
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky to have Alice in your life Jae. Well, what better person to be your life's guide as she overcame many problems with only some riddles to answer them and a few strange characters/creatues!
ReplyDeleteAh, I remember spinning until I was dizzy and falling down to lie on the floor happily exhausted....
ReplyDeleteNice one Jae
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday
Much💝love
Alice is quite insightful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeously rendered!
ReplyDelete"Your story, in essence, is the same as mine". This is applicable in so many ways!
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