I miss the way we danced

In early mornings

Right before the sun

Cued life to beat the drum again.

I remember the whispers to my ear

And the calm that swallowed up

The storm swelling in my belly.

As I closed my eyes,

My body still swayed

To the feelings that arose,

The ones that strummed

The chords of my heart

Singing promises of never letting go.

I believed you.

I believed every word you said of me

But when you asked me

To trust you even more

I panicked, I stopped

I swung the drapes open

And asked you to leave

When you did without question,

The clouds came and thunder clapped

Muting the melodies of whimsy

I had come to adore.

I slid to my knees

And begged my heart to open.

I called your name and you came

Just as quickly as you left.

I see now you were never far,

Waiting perhaps,

To pick me up off the floor,

To offer me your hand so

We could resume

Our early morning dance

Right before the sun cued life

To beat the drum again.