The Look and the Nod

Communication can be
Elegant and eloquent
As tango partners pairing,

Agreeing, that is, to pair
Across a ballroom. A glance,
A caught eye, a look, a nod,

And then the whole swirl follows.
It’s rare, however, if not
Between familiar teammates,

And even long term partners
Often crave free expression
Or just volubility

For conviviality.
Tacit, instantaneous,
Wordless negotiations

Are almost too magical,
Machines with few moving parts,
Gears without lubrication.

But keep an eye out for them.
If you catch that look and nod,
You can cut through poetry.