THE DANCE

I told him No
And watched the fleeting hurt
As it crossed his face.
I felt his pain,
But I walked away.

I stood at the doorway
And gazed into a sea of laughter,
As music filled the air.
I felt my heart,
But I didn’t walk away.

I saw him smile
And knew it was for me.
As I touched him
I felt his joy,
And I couldn’t walk away.

I placed the scarf around his neck
And gazed into his eyes.
As I held him,
I felt his strength,
And I’d never walk away.

We danced across the floor,
And we moved as one,
As the melody took us in.
I felt his silent laughter,
And was unable to walk away.

I held him close for one last step,
And I knew I’d found love,
As I kissed his ruby lips.
I felt his hand in mine,
And together, we walked away.

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