I Arise

the clock chimes 12
claiming the midnight hour
a swirling dancing mist
flows across the alabaster skin
of the sleeping maid
when suddenly I arise
nephrotite emerging from the sea
a promise of moonlight delight
a visual dream
to dance with you
for this night
only to find
at the light of day
I must return to slumber
no more to dance
until once again
the clock chimes 12

© Shauni


This was an attempt at fantasy.. a new direction for me I hope you enjoyed my first attempt