my mind spinning in kaleidoscopic directions
and dancing in the streets
collects traffic light colors
in an ever changing constant sheen of red

staring as crowded sidewalks corner me
in an alley by the way
scanning every frowning face
and candy store window…for those dark eyes

tapping my toes to the sounds
calling from second floor balconies
draped with confetti grins and waving hellos
in a paraded cupped hand stance

walk / don’t walk lights flash
in syncopated beat with this moment
as I see your reflection in revolving door glass
and my heart spins in your movements

crossing guards jump, cardboard stop signs firmly in hand
white lines on black asphalt beckon
as this two way street, (perfect for dancing)
leads you straight to my arms