A Valentine Dance

The Theme-- Love and Romance Color Scheme-- Red and White With carnations and candles tables adorned Warm ambience, soft music His arms lovingly circling my waist Eyes filled with passionate affection At a signal as though The world of fortune he would bring for me “Lady in red is dancing with me...” My favourite song played on... A quick swirl he gave me Spinning the dim lights Like the distant thoughts circling my mind 'The most romantic couple of this evening is....' ........ the music suddenly seized Drawing everyone’s attention Our names were being announced as the winners!   Wrapped in glitter and glow With innocent guilt I received the prize Our steps well coordinated Posture perfect We may have seemed well poised to others But.... What about the dance floor of life? Must I always dance to his tune! Stepping down from the stage With scepticism I shook the gift box As though it was empty inside! .................... Zohra Zoberi