Hidden Romance: "socialism versus marxism"

In “socialism versus marxism” she dances alone to slow R&B, hips swaying, hands roaming. The dress falls away piece by piece until she’s in nothing but heels. Grinding against the air, then against her own hand, she repeats “socialism versus marxism” like lyrics. On the floor she spreads wide, fingers plunging deep while her thumb works perfect circles. The climax in “socialism versus marxism” is operatic—back bowed, toes pointed, a long, keening cry of release that leaves her glistening under the colored lights.