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....