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Sky long since darkened the dance floor began rocking Two men sat and watch playing dice to pass the time. We danced like that once. Said one to the other. "Once? I danced much more." The other proclaimed loudly. They roll a 6 and such a slow sweet song played they listened and hummed a long waiting, wishing they could join. Then came the number 5 kicking the music alive. Scorning the break dancers secretly wanting their moves.   A waitress bringing drinks shook the table a bit "Enjoy your game folks" but the dice had moved to a 3  And a man went to his knee wanting a bride to be. Smiling brimming with memories The next man rolled a 4. This song left the men silent a red dress woman with a partner in a tuxedo matching. fell into an entrancing step. So on to the dice the men continued to play. Rolling and watching the evening unfold.

The last thing I heard was a slap "Don't worry, I'll be back, When you've finished that"    Turning my head not missing a beat The villain had set down--what? There laid the tale to be told.   Papers on papers, like tortuous fiends. smiled at me with dangerous edges, waiting--willing--for me to read.    "Mother" I pleaded, banging on my door "I'll do anything, everything," I begged just come play with me some more.   Silence, a moment, then again, I heard "Don't worry, I'll be back, When you've finished that."    I hit my head against the wall until the ringing in my head sounded as if bell were singing their painful groans.   When that was done, and no one listen, I took the book to pretend that I was a weight lifter.   Then, I was a track star-- Shot put to be specific. Launching it like a missile.   It came crashing down not far away. Sprawled out li