The Waltz of the Mannequin

A Fantasy There was I, forgotten in the attic. Mannequin discarded, ready for demolition. Cracks everywhere with some rags thrown on Haphazardly over me like a scarecrow. Suddenly all lights went out, an outage. Immediately the generators went off but failed. In the attic, the air went into a trembling atmosphere Thunder boomed and lightning filled the room. An electrical power surge lit everywhere. Suddenly I felt alive and began to walk, rags and all. There were other mannequins, so completely ruined, Some in good shape. But one caught my attention As she walked towards me. The static turned into music. May the last waltz last forever. I took her in my embrace, The dance began, not a word was spoken just gestures. Mentally I counted one, two. three, around the attic. Occasionally I twirled her around on her toes, Suddenly the lights went on and we all went back To where we were initially, rags and all. Some people came to inspect the attic and said: We must get rid of these mannequins once and for all.