i love the way you dance through life
reckless, beautiful
falling into the turns
always reaching with eager hands
head thrown back, eyes closed tight, touching empty air and hearing the music that escapes me
i see myself
falling in a clumsy waltz
letting gravity pull me down
clenching my fists and tensing my shoulders
always afraid to let myself feel

but now i’ve found my chance,
i’ve found music in the sound of your voice
and the strength of your shoulders
and i don’t even need to meet your eyes to know that everything is different

you give me rhythm
and grace
and courage to finally
let go and
dance