in the bright light
her dress sparkles red
every slight move
utters things unsaid
in the hot air
her eyes flash hollow
all deceiving
she beckons, 'follow.'
a still moment
while you read her face
it's all too clear,
but you're blind in haste
truth set aside,
she pleases your ears
with poison tongue
mocking Shame's tears
faintly aware
the dance is now done
misleading smile
yet you linger on
no need for you
she moves to new game
stole you in sport
left you numb and lame
in the bright light
all saw what was true
every slight move
boldly warning you.
