the Lady is working on patience

there is an invitation at the door 
In a scented envelope 
carefully scripted to you 

in the practice of courtship
my heart asserted not to enter
but to wait; so...

i gave it to the footman
to quietly deliver 
so as not to disturb you

...but i ran past him in haste
and gingerly, yet expectantly 
placed it there myself 

i don't even know if you dance
and i've never let anyone lead
so this is an invitation for adventure
and if grace or folly ensue it won't matter
as i have stood on the edge of the floor for too long