Couples' Skate
Bright lights grow dim throughout the rink,
An amplified voice then resounds:
“Now boys and girls, let’s couples’ skate,”
So, girls drop speed, coast off and stop
While on, I roll, with all the guys—
Some lag, they pause, inviting girls,
Pairs slowly crowd the roller floor
Though I just eye my current crush,
A teensy blond with eyes soft green,
I pass her once, subduing nerves,
My thighs I swipe with sweaty palms,
Then, arcing back, I spot her face
Just lifting to some tenth grade lug;
She shrugs and nods and takes his hand,
They sway and roll and smoothly glide,
Her face content and tempo light.
With sinking heart and throat gone tight
I sit and watch her ponytail:
It sways and bobs with each dark lap,
I brood and loathe her happiness.
Copyright © David Bose | Year Posted 2017
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