Best viewed at 1024 x 768 Shadows from the flickering candles Danced wildly upon the dimlit room As the evening was coming to an end And for her it was happening to soon A night filled with great excitement She would hold forever in her heart Oh how could she just turn and leave Why did she feel this was a new start Many years had passed since she felt The arms of a man holding her tight And this evening had been so special So how could she only say good night Watching him as he crossed the room She recalled a day the two had met Was it by fate he offered to share His umbrella so she wouldnt get wet Skies were dark as the rain did fall And they hid from the blowing winds As they took shelter in a small cafe Drinking coffee and becoming friends Two months had passed since that day And this night they had met to dine As he'd called inviting her to come To his house for steak and red wine They had spent this evening talking Discussing all their dreams in life And he spoke of his hurtful divorce A marriage to a cruel cheating wife Hours passed quickly amidst the glow Of candles and warmth of tasty wine As he held her tightly in his arms Whispering words he had on his mind As clocks chimed two in the morning She gathered her thoughts to depart Knowing this night was one of many For this man had stolen her heart Janie Moser © 03/31/07