No Longer Dancing

[ChristopherSea]

Hi Chris. I love the rhythm of this and as a Newb wouldn't presume to mess with what you have. I could offer a word choice for your consideration. I am stuck on Brownlie's comment...
"A relationship can't waltz on a dagger's edge. - You may want to play with this refrain. the word "relationship" may be bogging it down"

- The word relationship only seems uncomfortable to me that first time it appears. I wonder if you could apply the word "partner" or even "partnership" in some form, as I think it nicely alludes to both marriage partner and dance partner and might tie them together nicely. I'm new to Villanelle, but a " pensive partner" or "prudent partner" might not destroy your rhythm. Wonderful read. Thanks.

Thank you for the read and recommendation TigertheLion. I dropped relationship for marriage. I see what you mean about partner though , as it is certainly more apropos to the dancing metaphor. I think my only problem with the term is the 'gay' connotation (not that there is anything wrong with that). Nonetheless, I will certainly give it some consideration. Cheers/Chris