song and dance by Rg Gregory
do you think an old heart can’t sing do you think an old heart can’t dance with a love that belongs to spring – nor i – till i took this glance
in a mirror long put-by – denied the least touch of light (there being no cause but to let it hide) yet now there’s this sudden seeing
this astonishing flow of longing that gives the dulled glass a shine and so many lost wants thronging (must i fear the eyes aren’t mine)
dream has shaken its sheets out a freshness (discarded) restored muted rhythms let loud beats out (scared hopes being reassured)
unfathomable scores its chances (love’s fingers plucking the strings) can’t you see – this lame heart dances can’t you hear – this dried heart sings
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