short love

the man in the white
cowboy hat
is making love to the woman
on the dance
floor.
his hands
slide up and down her
stout
body. she doesn't mind
a bit, spinning
around so that their
bodies fit.
she throws her arms
into the air
as if she might be on
fire.
she shakes
and tosses her hair from
side to side.
he whispers in her ear,
nibbles at her neck.
the band keeps
playing.
they don't even pay
attention.
they've seen short love
before.