Shawn L. Bird

(For Sue).

.

My heart twinkles like the refracted light

on the floor of the rink

from the disco ball overhead.

You hold my hand and we whirl in circles.

I want nothing more than you.

.

The Earth turns.

Time passes.

.

My heart is  fractured like the light

weeping to the floor

from the disco ball.

You raise your hand and my world spins in circles.

There is nothing  left of you

.

except  a folding chair,

the oil stain in the drive way,

and our little girl.