Turtango

I dye my hair in black

Every strand of hair black amber

To leave behind the smell of wood

To hide behind a mask of ethereal space

I dive on waters of deadly nightshade

To forget yesterday, the burning blue.

Skip, skip, slow, quick, slow, slow, quick

Feet together, move to the right, meet in the left

Ta da! Repeat!

Ignore the sweat, ignore the flesh

Sweetly burning away in gentle red

Breath the fumes, the toxic winds

Quick, quick. Lead now! Step forward

But beware of your partner

And be afraid of his wink

He might as well be aiming at you

Cross your leg and let it fall

To the floor and lower your head

Lower your thoughts and expectations

Heighten your fears and sharpen your senses

You’re in a room full of enemies

Embodied in one sole person

Be afraid of the lame lies

Your partner will set fire to the ballroom.

And be afraid of his hands

They'll inherit your blood

Like smoke, ascend.

Do you like smoke?

You will burn.

Beware!

Nex right, slow down and speed it up

Left, right, quick, quick and jump.

Do not lay your back on his knee

A knife might as well be on your landing spot.