tell me again, darling. she laughs loudly, lipsticked mouth open, white white teeth. how charming! heels off, hair up, stockings brushing against the bare floor. her accented voice, the room takes her in as if she is the painting we have needed, but never had to grace the walls. now she is dancing with her shoes off, her hair coming down, untamed, unashamed. drink in one hand, the sun is rising through the window. the sun is always rising with her.