The Dance

it started with a smile
a simple wave hello
no way she would ever know
where that smile would go

a blushing glance
a single nod
an elegant bow
a simple curtsy

the beginning strains
of the violin could barely be heard
above the pounding
of her heart

and so the waltz began
a trip around the room
a swirling dance
of light and laughter

for a moment their eyes did meet
passions swelled
hearts did beat
then came the refrain

and they turned away
each to twirl on their own
then meet again
as the music swelled

and that moment was lost
a friendship formed
trust, security
safe in each others arms

and so they danced
she, knowing He was there
that He would protect
honor and care

He, knowing that she was there
that she would stand by
honor and care
that together they could fly

maybe not your typical romance
of slippers and ever after
but one formed
in tears and sweat and laughter

each knowing that the dance
was theirs
that it would end
but until then, the dance was theirs

© Shauni