How To Dance

When the world starts to end
All I really want is a dance
I’d never confess I’ve had trouble finding my footing but you can tell
When you put on Harvest Moon for a change
“Don’t forget your left foot” you’re saying “Don’t forget your left foot”
I’m still walking backwards, my right hand on your chest
Pull me in tight, harmonica solo
You look so tired of my shit
But still, you kiss my wrist
This kind of apocalypse is nothing like we’ve seen before
Rising salty waters and dangerous forest fires
That’s all right, that’s okay
One foot in front of the other now

Meghan Rainey is an award-winning photojournalist, mass-transit advocate, retired prom queen, and all-around delight. She graduated with a degree in journalism from Shippensburg University in 2020. She is published by Hog River Press and Moss Puppy Magazine in 2024 and is represented by literary agent Laura Bradford. You can find her on Twitter (X), Instagram and Threads (@rhursday on all platforms) or at www.meghanrainey.com.