Dance

My arms float in the air as I dance fully extended…the contralto, sultry Nina Simone.

Rhythm in harmony with every movement,

Side to side in a flowing motion,

Eyes closed, the depth of vibration with bass, enveloped in the sound of the blues.

My body feeling her voice…we are one.

I am in this moment..in my head, my heart, in this moment…

The melody got a spell on me…these blues got me in a mood.

Touches of sweat fall from my brow

I reach high,

Higher than I can go, yes…I want to soar!

A bird in the sky I am free… in this room, free to be me.

Flying to forget the pain… I can see the horizon, wind stroking me as I gain speed. Beautiful and not so far away,

Whirling, swirling round and round, I am breathless. Heart thumping, the sounds go on and my thoughts linger… we will never be.

… the beauty fades quickly.

I taste my tears, while thoughts of you settle, my heart aches.

The memory of your smile once warmed me and now you are gone.

In me a desire for more, knowing my love can’t hold you.

Alone with images of sadness, a love no more, I dance… until fatigue,  I dance.