when we dance

(oh no)

I put my hands on your hips

ran my thumbs over the soft roll of skin there

You kept stepping on my feet and

we kept laughing

“You’re so short”

“Shush”

I think it’s starting again

And the worst part is

you’re the best dance partner I’ve found

every time

I know I’ll be twirled straight back to square one

But then they play the song

and I grab your hand and run

and I let myself forget

for a minute

With the lights low

and your laugh catching in my throat

why I ever told myself to hold back

I said it too because I

Think you meant it.

Kris Johnson