Time Inhaled Poem by Matsiko Durman Troy

In smoky water
Seconds paused
Slowed, disengaged

At 7 an opening door
Slim shadow on the threshold
Eyes that spoke
Before a word

Stars pinned
In inky velvet
Dance in
Deverish delight

Your voice
From far away
Floats to me
Reaches out to touch

Lips, warmed
By flickering hope
Lips grown cold
From disillusioned kissing

Suspended in this
Spinning vortex
Kissed into surrender
Submerged in your arms

Will we dance?
You and I
Submerged and suspended
Will we dance?