Jewels

Precious jewels hidden in plain sight
Close your eyes so you can hear the chimes
Dad said to be careful not to break it

Calloused hands against the dancer’s hair
Spinning until her heart wasn’t so bare
Dad said to be careful not to break it
What I didn’t know was he wouldn’t make it

Drink some more she said
Hands delicate seductive and warm
How could he forget what I had been told?
Dad said to be careful not to break it

She cried for him, heart in pieces
Daughter left with only the jewellery box
Still chiming still dancing
What I hadn’t known was he wouldn’t make it