No One Else Exists

No one else exists A crowded city street strolling a narrow sidewalk, your hand in mine Pastel neon lights paint the buildings in soothing colors, softening sharp edges, creating a wonderland on this cool winter night A small bistro, street side tables candle light and tablecloths tiny dancing flames on white linen igniting your smile as we take a seat amidst the din of taxi cabs racing to find the sunset, lover’s fare put to good use in backseat desires Two glasses of Pinot, fine crystal offerings as are your eyes, glistening, dark chocolate petals calling me in, hypnotized free falling into your heart and I drink them in slowly, tasting every tantalizing gaze A toast to us, touching glasses, touching hearts, changing lives as I wonder what I have done to deserve this dream, you and me, no one else exists, the city bustles unnoticed as we sip the fruits of our love on a chilly evening hoping it never ends… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ …and as the clock strikes midnight, a joyous noise rings out, streamers flutter in the wind while fireworks dazzle the skies and I raise my glass to my friends at Poetrysoup, wishing them all the happiest New Year!