Tunnel Vision Two-Step

She follows a dream that smiles at her With movie star teeth; The faint scent of Aliage And lilac traces of lavender cologne Dance across her memories On toe slippers.. And the black silk gown she wished for All her life Never graced her closet; Hanging on satin arms To just above the carpet floor In softly scented secret folds. She had to settle for some one Somewhat less Who looks at her in the Ladies Room mirror... The latest excursion After a future in question. Checking the masque of a chosen control And facing them all Through the strobe lights, Hiding them all through the questions of futures... Believe her a star because she wills it; Believe her a lioness because she is. Do not mistake her for a kitten...; Your wounds would never heal. She is a mortal reality unexplained, And she is following a dream that smiles at her With Movie Star teeth. Whatever else you do - Whatever more you might say... Do not.... Do NOT get in her way.