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Masquerade Dance
October 30, 2018
You take my hand
Shade my eyes
Twirl me in the night
We dance across the stage
The stage you made
You pull me towards you
Away from life
You make my head
A scrambled mess
I can't think straight
I forget myself
All i have is this
Your arms cradle me
Cage me
Rocking back and forth
Time passes in a blur
Till suddenly you twirl me
Your hand leaves mine
I’m blinded
Life jostles me
All I want is to cry
Yet I realize
It was never true
Only a masquerade dance.
© Rebecca F., Madison, SD
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This was written after a bad breakup. I was in an abusive relationship where they constantly threatened to hurt themselves. Of course, it wasn't like that before or when we started dating. I usually write poetry about my emotions and this is one of those pieces. I know it's not Shakespeare but I happen to like it. I hope you enjoy.