Future tense

Future tense

Strictly one-paced, these days.

Comfortable with the present Waltz,
supporting each other, legs barely moving,
shuffling one…two…two-and-a-half…three.

But what if the music changes?
Tango, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Paso Doble?
Could we summon up the necessary passion?

Probably could manage an American Smooth,
possibly a (rather slow) Quick Step,
but a Jive would leave us dance-floored.

What happens when the music stops?