Steps in the harem

Ancient music weaves in the humid air Ancient Orient Don’t The music takes me Makes me An enticing glance Belly exposed Back arches Bends Everything taut Hold it in Breathe Circle hands Move hips Circle hands Move hips sharply Travel Forward Travel Backward Raise arms Twirl Swing hair to the side Eyes left Smile coy Eyes right Undulate forward Undulate back Hands hide my face Belly exposed Breathe Circle Circle Circle Circle Circle Circle Circle Circle Circle Circle Circle wrists Move hips Circle hands Move hips Forward Backward Harem music Belly exposed Breathe Move your body In a figure of eight 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Move your body Circle hands Move hips Circle hands Move hips Forward Backward Drop arms Undulate forward Undulate back Heart drum A single pearl of sweat glints down my bare back A final glance Back arches Bends Retreats He follows or is he led?