Tonight

This evening
Stars will come down to meet my lips
Reflections dance across the wonder of unspoiled eyes

I'll paint my spirit on white clouds
Experience the fragrant breeze of things done right

Up in dark sky, trace shapes of sin
Close my eyes and taste the nectar of delight

Disrobe myself of weaknesses
I'll kiss the honey star shine of a lover's light

A heart will sing, at sun's retreat
Cinderella's dancing in a moon so white

Can I breathe?
Can I play this part and live this dance til sun takes lies?

Alas tonight
I've found I'm still myself again
Despite...

Author's Note

I'm not a girl, but this image seemed to fit the poem better than any picture of me, for sure.

Reviews

[Dhaye]

Wow! Nice wordplay here, Tom. I like writing in different perspectives also. With the photo as your prompt in writing the piece...wow! You're brilliant. This is beautiful! Keep it up.

[Twisted Words (Tom)]

Thank you for very nice words. Actually wrote this first about a situation I wanted, but could not be comfortable in and enjoy.