the feet cannot lie

the feet cannot lie
psychologists know this
they learn it right away

note the feet
if they cannot stay still
nerves are twitching them

or the child is on a swing
kicking away,
pumping into the sky

if they are dancing,
the person has joy in their heart
and an urge to move

hearing a happiness of which others may not be aware
if legs are still, it means the person has given up
especially if there is music
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