At The Party

The life and souls barge in.
Cause ripples.
Sometimes tidal waves.

The nervous hold back.
Test the water.

The shy drift,
unnoticed,
into safe harbours,
and wait to be asked.

Floaters float by,
listening in.

They’re good at the gossip
‘A word in your ear?’
They share secrets readily.

(Watch your backs!).

The nervous and the shy
sink a few drinks.
Almost relax.

Their heads begin to swim.


World Party