A second dance

Circumlocution: bend the line back upon itself.

Two years ago, I came into our room

And danced to the subdued light

From another Earth.

I lost myself in the corners,

Bending them with eerie dynamic

To suit my contours.

We were sleeping on the floor then,

And I was proud of the discomfort.

A former commitment; my costume was torn

And I left it on.

I loved you that night so close

That voices merged with the bitter taste of fear.

I held you then as I am holding you now,

And what I've learned since then

I'm giving back to you.

Please, let me speak to your fears

And give them a name.

Your eyes follow mine, testing and loving

And more than a little afraid.

Love you? How could I not,

And still see the ring?

Last night another moon,

And I saw its scattered light

Shifting the angles to soft grays and subtle whites.

My heart beat a little faster--

I took myself to the corners and danced

With light, my love, for you.