How was your weekend?
Oh, pretty good
didn’t do much
just hung about
cha cha cha
How was your day?
Same ol’, same ol
pretty busy
lots of sitting
twist left, twirl right
What will you be doing tomorrow?
Did you have a good weekend?
What’s been happening?
What’s the weather going to be like?
What’s going on with
everyone else?
The dance continues
step together, step apart
superficial questions
artificial responses
avoiding the hulking elephant
planted firmly in this space
we know he’s there
we see him clearly
we step lively in circles
to keep clear of his path
leap, point, glide, arms extend
The dance continues
for if I mention the elephant
it might cause a ruckus
if I point and shout
it certainly would
create a scene
and that could make this
even more unbearable
than it currently is
or we just might get a chance
to guide him out of the room
But for now,
for today,
the dance continues
synchronized pirouettes
around the elephant
Know My Worth 