Prom Night
Lights pulsating wildly
Floor vibrating violently through feet
Chiffon and tulle swirling in brilliant pinwheels of color,
Green
Blue
Red
Purple
Indigo
Violet
Yellow
Maroon…
They gather around the music like moths to flame
Heels scattered on the floor, forgotten for the time being
Mascara runs, curls tumble over shoulders
The air thick and suffocating
All together intoxicating
All the same
The center of the mass wriggles as if they were a bucket of worms
No longer individuals but one species with one thought
All have become slaves to the feeling in their feet
The pound of the bass in their ears
All have come for this momentous occasion
The pounding stops
A new sound begins
The light thud, thud of many hearts
Waiting.
Praying.
For the name they wish to be bestowed to them
The chance to have the title of ruler over this little kingdom we call High School.