Prompt challenge, 5/2004. "Last Night I Danced with a Stranger" copyrighted by K. Hall |
Dancing in the rain Water falling on my companions Darkened sky leads the way Her scarf flies off Flowers in the breezy rain Chasing for the piece of night with petals The three of us run Stooping to retrieve the water soaked square A pair of black heels enters our vision Looking up not really seeing Hair blends with the sky It's like the water does not touch it Featureless face invites us in Following the noiseless heels on the wet sidewalk Silver candleholders provide the only light Right before the thunder sounds A smell of lightning pervades the room Illuminating cards spread about many tables The light casts shadows on the unknown's face Blending silence of steps with the dark of void Turning, spinning around, a gift is offered "Take this book It will answer all questions." Small and white, Dancing with letters and color I take the unknown offering The door opens A gust of wind smothers the light The book cannot be read Darkness falls Silver shines once more But our host is not there The scarf is on my companion once again Opening the book Not enough time An awakening from the dreamland of mine I roll over and the book, small and white is there, with color: Last Night I Danced With a Stranger |