If We Meet At the Ball

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This was written by me and a woman named Angel in online chat. We had something in common, which was romance and poetry. I started with the first line, "If we meet at the ball..." then she replied, then me again and so on. She said her name was Angel. We only knew each other a very short time. After we wrote this poem, she was gone. I never heard from her again. Maybe she really was an angel.

If we meet at the ball, just one dance, that’s all

And if by chance we do meet at the ball, you shall have that dance

A dance with an angel fallen from stars, 
to grace this humble knight from a kingdom afar

And this angel from above who has fallen from the stars, 
would ever so softly grace you with a kiss, a reward for his kindness

On my knees, I make this vow, my heart is yours, forever from now 
I give this challenge to any who dare, 
no dragon, nor sorcerer, can break the bond of love we share

And off we ride my gallant knight, you pull me close and hold me tight
A sweet embrace, our bodies entwined, our fate fulfilled, our destinies combined.  Knight, you have won my heart 
Not even death itself n’er we part

Against the Saxons I fell, but not before sending scores to Saxon Hell 
Thoughts of you gave me power, and for a moment, we won the hour
But they were many, and we were few 
Then Saxon steel, ran me through…. 
With my dying breath, I called out for you

And upon your brow my years do fall
In waking dreams, I hear your call
Even in death our love rings true, 
until my own brings me back to you
A single rose upon your grave
A soul as beautiful as he was brave
A love that knows, no earthly bounds
Even confined to these hallowed grounds
You died dignified with honor and glory
Our love was truly a fairy tale story

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