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grade 7 slow dances

you hear those songs come on
all balloons in the gym popped
hired dj wails on the mic
"this is a slow dance"

and you see her across the dance floor
grade eights, grade nines
already dancing
you get a feeling in your stomach

and you finally must the courage
to repeat four simple words
you two find a spot
and awkwardly take a position

and it's a breathtaking expiriance,
for a couple minutes at least
then you reluctantly take your place
back on the wall, awaiting the next dance

watching her across the gym

Author notes

we all remember our first slow dance. mine was a while ago, but I can still remember it. hopefully this will bring a smile to anyone who remembers that experiance

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