Laughter and dancing
The uneasiness was broken by the laughing that filled the room. The dance circle was heightened when my brother abruptly grabbed center stage. Come on, everybody! People clapped in time with the upbeat beat as he cheered. As everyone joined in, letting go and attempting to put past tensions behind them, the moment felt revitalizing. The dance seemed to act as a buoy, keeping them floating in the midst of the night’s previous pandemonium.
Laughter And Dancing
Reflecting in the moment
I kept thinking about what had happened to Dad that night as the music went on. The tension from earlier persisted in my mind like an unshakeable shadow. Around me, people danced in an attempt to recapture the happiness of the evening. Despite their best efforts, I couldn’t help but think about Dad’s words again, the odd fog that hung over the evening difficult to ignore.
Reflecting In The Moment
