DANCING IN THE BREEZE

LOVE AND LOSS

He knew this was a special day

Her beauty took his breath away

His throat went dry as he said hello

Fearing she would turn and go

She smiled at him, so he took his chance

And through bated breath asked her to dance

She clutched his hand, they danced all night

They laughed and joked; things just felt right.

Decades pass, now both retired

They still share wedded bliss

Emphasised each morning

With a gentle loving kiss

Awakened by the dawn chorus

As distant church bells peel

She looks across and smiles at him

But his body is cold and still

Her heart now badly broken

She knew this day would come

She cannot face the future

Without her only love

She passed shortly after

 They’re now eternally together

The cherished love they shared

Shall always last forever

When I scattered both their ashes

Beneath the apple trees

I’m sure I saw them smiling

Dancing merrily in the breeze.

Reviews

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

This is a very beautifully composed poem. A lifetime of love captured in these words from a dance. This was incredibly moving and for such a short piece reveals an eternal love. Thank you for sharing your poem with us.