We danced and the fire licked our heels
But only I felt alarmed at its heat
A siren’s wail grew louder than the music
And my eyes dashed for the nearest exit
A window sitting low to the ground
I pushed past the people
Twisting their faces in confusion
The air slid in its cold current down my throat
My legs pushed towards the open field
And the flashing lights cast long shadows
Of dancing figures flickering on the grass
The silhouettes chased me across solid ground
My heart was fixed on the horizon