January 24, 2009

learning the fox trot

as we go. 
slow, slow,
quick-step.
stop circling.
slow, slow,
where are your eyes?
quick-step.
what are you looking for?
slow, slow,
why such a hurry?
quick-step.
one
two
three 
four
.

1 comment:

wrecklessgirl said...

i am attracted to your words--every one: making a movie, setting the stage, one-and-two-syllabled fred astaires. i can hear the rhythm of each foot being laid.