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Dance with me

One last time

By Raymond G. TaylorPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Miranda Richardson plays Ruth Ellis in the 1985 film: Dance with a Stranger

Will you dance with a stranger tonight?

Mummy says I’m in danger, right?

Do you think I won’t use it?

Well, you might just lose it.

This time, I just might.

Babe, let’s not fight.

You, I’ll stop.

Me? I’ll

DROP

Ballad

About the Creator

Raymond G. Taylor

Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.

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  • Mark Grahamabout a year ago

    That's one way to see and think it.

  • Mackenzie Davis2 years ago

    Fantastic! I even went and read the review, which was fascinating. Love your take on the story here, Ray.

  • Rachel Robbins2 years ago

    Deliciously noir

  • Oooo, why was she hanged? Loved your Nonet!

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