school of dance

i think i remember
how this dance goes,
but it has been
so long
since i heard
the music
and felt its
rhythm
passing through
my limbs,
slow, fast-fast,
slow....
if i stumble,
will you
lift me up?
will you take
the lead
and sweep
across the room
with me
in your arms?
move slowly
at first,
let me fall
in step.
move slowly,
until our bodies
melt together
and we match
each other
breath for breath.
be patient
with me,
if i don’t
get it right
first time through.
remember,
i’m doing
this backwards,
wearing high heels.