Can’t we dance
Just once in time
Just once our steps acquiesce to the need of
Our partners need
Swing a little to the sound
Of the world’s sway and swirl
Is it too hard
To hold my brothers hand
Is it too ridiculous to hold up my sister’s dreams
Can’t I walk you farther down the road
Rather than point out
Darker paths
Who told me I can’t feed your soul
And hunger for your love
When did the distaste for truth
Outrun my need for need
Why can you no longer hear
My heart
My hurt
And feel
Your part
In our whirling
Beautiful splashing
Flashing
tango.
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