the curtain has been open for years
isolation from myself
an audience, waiting for me to dance
"Dance, baby, dance!"
they love to watch me
squirm
programs scattered on the sidewalk
"Dance, you fool, dance!"
heavy footprints on my heart
saliva of my lovers
coated with dirt and loathing
"Beautiful girl, why have you stopped dancing?"
I see myself exit stage left
and I clap
I'm the only one still clapping for her
Go home, everybody
Go home
