Sacred Circle
Baltimore, MD
June 2008
I’m shy. Sometimes painfully shy.
And because I want to get my sexy back.
Okay, I want to get my sexy period.
It makes me feel connected to my ancestors.
It makes me feel connected to my limbs.
Because I teach and I need to feel how it feels to be taught.
(And still not get it).
Because I like hardwood floors.
Because floor to ceiling mirrors make me honest, humble, and in some cases even, happy.
Because I’m awkward and kinda clumsy.
Because my soul says “Yes!”
Because I never thought I could.
Because I have more exes than ooohs.
Because I like to.
Because I used to watch Soul Train.
Because I like to.
Because I might decide to go to a club one night.
Because I want to.
Because if she can do it, I can do it too.
And because I like to.
And because I’m shy.
Because I’m getting too old to be shy.
And to gain/practice confidence.
To be better next year.
Because my teachers tell me to.
Because of the drums.
Because I can. And some people can’t and wish they could.
Because I might not be able to tomorrow.
Because I stumble and I want make it look like I meant to do that.
Because my knees try to forget who’s the boss.
I dance.
darlene anita scott 