Safe

A cabaret, feathers, silks, furs, tutus
A dropped silk, an open smirk, smiles, gazes
A dropped feather, a contemptuous look

A masquerade ball, masks, veils,cloaks, plumes
A dropped hint, a cutting comment, glances, moves
A revealing glance, a scornful laugh

Family dinners, friends gathering, getting-together
Ritualistic love, hugs, kisses in the air
Banter and conversation, loud laughter
Cold eyes, colder still hands

Skins, layers, films, sheaths
Fences, walls, ramparts, bulwarks
Strengthened, fortified, defended,
Bastioned, barricaded, safe.