A Lifetime Found in an Evening
Night falls, darkness creeps across the land, silently and effortlessly, closing around everything
High above the quiet landscape, watching it melting effortlessly into the abyss of the evening
A gentle soft glow lights the starry sky, the night has no power here, for the protector has risen
Spill your light upon us sir moon, bathe us in your luminescent shower of nighttime sunshine
We two have been sitting here awaiting your return to your rightful place high in the endless sky
Lest two lovers be caught without your ethereal presence to cast our shadows on the ground
We beseech you good fellow, shine bright through this entire evening, never tiring, never weak
As you shall shine, we shall have our moments together, one graceful hand held by one not so
Whispered words, so light and airy that only the other would feel their sounds gliding by
A moment of tenderness, forever preserved as long as you, master of the evening sky, give of you
My love, words cannot express my feelings for you, no, the way I will now and forever live for you
Life cannot have meaning unless I am allowed the pleasure and the honor of spending it with you
Give me but a few moments of your time and I shall sing of the happiness and joy I feel daily
My voice will ring loudly and true of the echoes of the days spent in a state of utter and pure bliss
Always shall my heart be changed by each moment of each passing day spent in your company
Love has been the binding inter-twining thread which has forever connected my soul to yours
Your words pour directly into my heart, caressing it with their passions and heartfelt meanings
I offer you my hand, never shall I waver, nor shall retreat be in my credo, for I stand for you
My love for you shall be the love the all mortal men choose to judge their love by for it is pure
Our time shall be time that no other woman or other man shall ever be able to make of their own
Rest your head across me, for tonight the world belongs to only two lovers, you and I
I shall remember the beginning, the first moment of being, when lives were forever changed
Once told a story of one man, a man of great potential, but also a man of human ways and times
Times had been good for him, times had been poor, teaching the man many ways of the world
He wandered the world not knowing where the next day would allow him to share of the planet
Yes, he stopped and waited for a while from one place to the next, looking for something, but not
Time was his friend, as were the gods and the stars on the fateful day when time stood still
Beauty has been described throughout the ages by many, many men, better than I for writing
Yet men write words about places they have not yet been to, and things they haven’t seen
I’m not of those men, for I have seen the things which others only dream of; I have seen the light
She stood quietly, a jewel amongst stones, a light emitting from the darkness, a dove of peace
Hearts abound gave hold but for a moment, voices were silent, and words trailed and faded
Eyes told the thoughts of many a young man throughout that room, all seemed to have them
Admiration across the crowded room, catching a glimpse of her as she waded through the throng
Like waves in a turbulent ocean, attendants moved all around her, until she was alas, not found
Sadness descended upon the man, for what was never found, shall now surely be forever lost
Evening darkened and the night air grew damp and chilly, the gala crowd thinned and vanished
He had his moment, he thought to himself, his mind would forever carry the glimpse of her
She had something, he was sure of it, but how to ever see it, for his chances were few and fading
If only a second chance would be granted, he looked heavenward and closed his eyes in a prayer
Alas, the night air thinned and the evening began to fade until utter darkness captured the earth
A last stroll amongst the gardens would be all the man would take from this most joyous night
Red and amber lights illuminated the rocks surrounding the waterfall, splashing intermingled
Light mixes with water, creations bursting with colors, but still solid, casting reflections skyward
The man was impressed; moments would be spent in awe of this wonderful sight, drinking it in
A single ray of light rose up and over the water, sharing of itself like a rainbow cast from heaven
The man wondered where that light came from and ultimately, where it would finally end up
Curiosity finally his ally and he released his starry-eyed gaze from the tendrils of curling light
Over the waterfall did his eyes search the room, all the while wondering where his glance went
The winds were kind, the sighted journey ended, his eyes settled on the goddess sitting afar
As if the very skies had opened up and daylight had shown its radiance in a single point of light
The man shielded his eyes for but a moment as he strained to drink in everything at once
Pure beauty, timeless and magical, sitting within distance of a very short walk, oh what luck
Courage summoned, heart racing, blood flowing warm, beads of perspiration on his palms
One step taken, another, feet seemingly starting to float as the man glided across the venue
All around him blurry, only the vision in chiffon would come into focus for he had been smitten
If only a single word would pass from her lips would the man forever be indebted to the gods
Her hair flowing like the waterfall which had once captured his gaze, full of life, deep and rich
Eyes sparkling like precious stones lying in that bubbling pool, while the light dance upon them
Closer he moved, timing each step, hoping with all of himself to feel her breath touch his soul
A moment etched in the annals of time took place that fateful day; when time stood again still
From then forward, her life forever be changed, as his life shall also, greatness would fall them
Ask of me and I shall give, tell me what makes your heart beat and I shall stoke that fire
Drink of my cup, and forever I shall offer libations to your beauty, just as you deserve
A goddess, one sent to earth to give a mere mortal man a chance to walk in the presence of purity
He spoke the words confidently, for once in his life, never had the man ever felt the way he did
The night air filled the room with a sweetness reserved for those few who knew how to enjoy it
Come walk, he bade her, for the man knew that he must preserve each moment for it may end
Challenge me, the words spilled from his lips, for no other man shall win your heart over I
And she did, with a soul overflowing with his affection and never again would she be amiss
Today my love I come to you naked and without pride or prejudice, my heart is overjoyed
Share something with me, not a material thing, no m’lady, I ask you to pledge your forever
My soul is yours for eternity and as long as we both shall exist , my body is yours as well
Ask of me, and I shall give, seek me out and I shall listen, hold me and we can share my sight
Take my hand with strength and conviction, lace my fingers through yours and walk with me
Our canopy shall be the sky above and the creatures of the forest shall be our guide
I love you, more than any man has ever loved a woman before nor shall ever love again
Bathe me in beauty as long as I shall walk on this plane and wait for me if you shall go ahead
Eternity will not be enough time for me with you as my partner, my friend, my lover, and my wife
Endless light bathes the lands, blessing us on this day when you and I chose to become one.
Additional Reading
When romance is in the air, and the evening is nigh, find your lover and read through some of these romantic and erotic poems.
Minstrel of Love – Proclamations of Two Souls Coming Together
Top 10 Romantic Lines from Shakespeare
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