Slow Dance
The music in our soul vibrates past fears.
Those eyes - my favorite mirrors -
Sincerely shine my reflection.
My voice shakes in expression.
You understand,
Slowly, take my hand,
To take a chance
And lead me in our dance.
S. Ambrose
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