Dance With a Stranger

There I stood in this massive hall, decorated with sophisticated settings, 
White flowing drapes hung freely from an invisible ceiling
Twinkling stars, sparkled against the midnight blue sky
Though I could not see it, an orchestra played a lovely, unfamiliar tune 
Well-dressed, others sat leisurely at circular tables covered in white draping linen
Adorned with colorful centerpieces and white candles in delicate crystal holders

Quite puzzled, I made my way toward the center of the room
I searched for familiar faces in the crowd to no avail
My dress, simple, yet elegant was of the brightest blue 
Then out of nowhere this handsome, young man appeared and took my hand in his
As if on queue, the music stopped. Strangely the color of his suit matched mine 
Unafraid, I stared into the stranger’s face, as the most beautiful melody played

As we danced, we seemed to be floating before the crowd of smiling faces 
The music played on endlessly, as I danced in the stranger’s arms
His leading was perfect, not a word passed between us, but gentle smiles expressed the joy
Lost in wonder, feeling incredibly elated, I wished we would dance forever 
 In an instant I felt a light touch on my face, and I turned away to see
And to my surprise, there stood my little girl, saying, “Mommy, wake up, I’ll be late for 
school!


Note:  True story- A dream I had some years ago and which I will never forget!!   I have no 
idea what that meant,..but who cares. It was one of the best dreams I ever had! One of 
those dreams you hate to be awaken from.  .
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Horne Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 3:14 PM
awww, this is lovely - I'm sure you'll meet your real life Prince Charming soon, my dear friend. Have a wonderful day xx
Mannan Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 9:31 PM
An absolutely lovely tale. Many congratulations. Thanks for your comments.
Smalling Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 4:08 AM
Thought I was recognized in the dream, but I was not, I was the one playing the music so you would write, but instead you chose to dance, and your motion like a song filled the world. One love, my friend
Dietrich Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 7:27 PM
OH MY GOSH, Audrey. Let me tell you what happened to me this week. I had a dream like this too!! about dancing with a handsome man and I was so impressed by it, I woke up to write the story, but it was much too long for this contest, so I had to do another story. Wow, what are the odds?? LUv, Andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 9:02 PM
Congrats my BBF on your HM in Paula's Dance contest.. she still cannot finalize however posted a blog listing the poem titles and I am looking them up to congratulate ..so enjoy your special honor luv.. BBF always...
Rhinem Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 7:01 PM
Ps. Smile ~ As "Your Beauty" can tell, I really "Love" the word, "BEAUTIFUL" ~ Smile, but only if in my heart & soul, from their sincerest of unrestrained depths....It breathes its "TRUTH!!!" ~ "Beautiful Audrey;" Bye!:) ~
Rhinem Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 6:51 PM
Smile ~ Actually, I have thought about "Your Beauty" often, especially about "Your Faith & 'Your Gentle Love;' This 'Great Lovely Light,' of 'Your Beautiful Soul!!!'" ~ "Beautiful Poem; 'More Than Beautiful;' A Fave" ~ "My Love Warmth to 'You Always' &, All You Love, 'Forever,'" John! ~ Smile, "Have A Very Blessed & Beautiful Night, 'Beautiful Audrey Carey,' Amid The Softness of Serenities, 'Beautiful Love;'" Bye, Beautiful Lady!:) ~
Rhinem Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 6:38 PM
Smile ~ "Beautiful Audrey Carey; A Girl of Faith; A Gentle & Loving Soul; A Picture Perfect Lady, Amid Sooo Many Ways It Seems!!!" ~ I hope that "Your Beauty" is doing well dear &, this is such a very lovely poem as, "The Enchanting Images 'Sooo Beautiful;' A Beautiful Cinderella, 'With Beautiful Eyes; Perfect!!!'" ~ I thought a lot about "Your Beauty" after I left from a few moments upon & around this site today ~ ....Cont:)
Fraser Avatar
September 13, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Wow, what a dream Audrey. It's a most beautiful one. Our minds are so marvellous at the best of times >> James
Mehta Avatar
September 8, 2010 at 6:23 AM
A very creative write on dream with nice imagery, Audrey
Dietrich Avatar
September 7, 2010 at 9:43 PM
testing....
Devonshire Avatar
September 7, 2010 at 1:07 PM
What a wonderful dream, Dimples! You seem to have found the perfect dance partner just as your little girl woke you. Darn! Don't you just detest not being able to go back to sleep and finish that dream. There are lots of unfamiliar faces in my dreams often, but sometimes we know they are people who are really part of our lives even though they don't look the same. Miss you and the fish (lucky for them) missed my hook again -- at least the edible ones. LOL Love, Carolyn
Neels Avatar
September 7, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Your imagery is so vivid Audrey, I thought this was an entry for the Dance contest until I read the "wake up" part.. Great write, :) love Wilma
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