pirouette

I saw a couple pirouette out of their doorway on my walk home.
There was a tiny child waiting behind the screen. My knees
began wobbling as I felt queasy with the random beauty
which occurs whilst living.

Later I smoked a cigarette on the back deck
wondering if you were dead- I close my eyes
and prayed that the reality was otherwise

Then, I looked up at the sky and saw a seldom
firework explode bright with pink, blue, green,
and everything- I cried

For I knew and know that that must have been a sign
that you are indeed alive.

When I hear it from you then I will strangle you for making
me worry.