The Ball

Based on a short story that I wrote.

I stare

Ballgowns of all colors

They pass by

Twirling like in movies

 

I sigh

My pale hands look limp

They are resting on my lap

Offset by my blood-red gown

 

I feel sad

I am all alone

Partnerless

All my fault

 

I get angry

She abandoned me

My best friend left

Even she was asked to dance

 

I release tears

I was so aloof

No one knows me

And now no one wants to

 

I look up

There are eyes on me

Back-of-neck hairs are raised

It has gotten colder

 

I search

There they are

Piercing blue

Cold as ice

 

I gasp

It is him

The one I wanted

The one I longed for

 

I am frozen

He begins to walk

He is across the dance floor

Fastly approaching

 

I am stunned

He arrives

Offers his hand

He wants to dance

 

I smile

He is stunned

I rarely smile

I don't like showing weakness

 

I nod

I grab his hand

He is smiling

Leading me to the floor

 

We twirl

I lose myself in him

This must be a dream

He would never pick me

 

I ignore

People are looking at us

But we never falter

Absorbed in each other

 

We stop

The song is over

He thanks me with a bow

I thank him with a curtsy

 

I walk away

Disappointed

My hand is caught

I know that it is him

 

I turn

His eyes catch mine

I see everything

And he sees everything

 

He speaks

He wants another dance

I oblige

I have never been this happy

 

We dance

Until the night is over

He escorts me to my room

As far as he can

 

We stand

It is silent

We both want to say something

But we don't know how

 

We kiss

He reaches for me suddenly

Our lips meet

I am in heaven

 

We separate

I am blushing

He is blushing

He pops the question

 

I blurt

This needs no thought

It is a yes

There was never a doubt

 

I say goodnight

I walk to my room

I walk to my bed

Fall

 

I grin

Tonight was wonderful

A Christmas miracle

And I no longer feel alone

Reviews

[lady laughter]

add me as a friend sissie oh i love this poem