Hoopla Rings
i threw hoopla rings -
one to snare you
one circle, one point.
you threw one
by being charming
the third circle
was a smile at someone else
remember?
three circles
as you walked away
mine was the next throw
-
an offering
you threw one
it went astray
i threw one
it fell at your feet
i saw you pick it up
tenderly
two circles -
one for each
as we threw back our heads and
laughed
we've run out of hoopla rings now
'cause i threw one of disdain
and you threw
one of pride
it’s time to move on....
Gyre -- Thomas Sayre
