Before leaving

poetry credit: Laura Bandila Goldberger

I want to overcome the pain.

Dancing with you, I look for meaning.

It's not the purpose; it is gain

that I can have through fire gleaning.

I do not want to lose, to die

before I know why I am here

God makes me say right now goodbye

I need more time to see much clear

Twisting the arms, the feet, the hips

You lead the dance; you are the steerer

My heart did not yet come to grips,

I bite my lips, and in the mirror

I see myself seized by the fear.