alone, in his room,
feet bobbing off the bed.
off- rhythm. a quiet hum
of blood. kick drum heart.
lying back,
forearms and
hands tucked underneath
him, popcorn ceiling dancing
to the song in his head.
the boy shut tight his eyes
and imagined hardwood ballroom,
sprung floor. everybody
watching him become
chiffon,
lace and
spandex. the skirt
whisking
into a moon.