At least

Will you?
Won't you?
Wish you
Hope to

Dream of dancing.
Stay behind.
Feign romancing
Pantomime.

Renew the covenant
That likens reason
To rising above
Emotional treason.

Fall in line.
Fall into form.
Find the time.
Swing into the swarm.

Rescue the pageant.
Wear something fine.
Antiquated gadgets
And shoes divine.

I'm wearing mine.
They need a shine.
An old reflection of
Unanswered questions.

Comfort in knowing
Where I'm going
And have the means.
At least look clean.


5/3/22