That Night

Lost in confusion
As the chaos of the world
Was around me.
In that starry night
The moon was full
Summer was in the air.
I saw only you,
I wanted to see
Only you.
For you shone so bright
With the light I saw
In your eyes.
So I came closer,
Closer to holding
All I ever wanted.
And as I walked to you
Locked in our gaze
I searched for meaning,
Guidance, affirmation.
My every dream was realized
As you reached out
Your hand.
And soon after was left broken
As she took
Your grasp
And the only thing
I thought
I ever trusted myself with.
I stood still
Ever so still
With my heavy heart.
And the world continued to dance
To its music.
With all the night's festivities
Suddenly the sky lit up
Captivated by its beauty
I surrendered
All my fears
To the evening sky.
And though there was
So much sadness
I cannot possibly explain,
It was that night
I lost and found myself again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Docherty Avatar
May 27, 2009 at 7:09 AM
CONGRATULATIONS on being placed first in Johns contest, a lovely written piece...kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.
Mason Avatar
May 25, 2009 at 6:40 PM
Congratulations on your 1st Place win in John's contest, Andrea !!
Guzzi Avatar
May 24, 2009 at 9:16 AM
Loved the wee bit of rhyme so gracefully placed at the end!! Good WIN! Light & Love
Winter Avatar
May 24, 2009 at 6:43 AM
Wow. Serious chills here with this beautiful write. Congrats on your shared First Place win in John's contest! Love, Shar
Reyes Avatar
May 24, 2009 at 2:58 AM
thank you all for the congrats. :)
Orozco Avatar
May 23, 2009 at 10:43 PM
Awesome write! Jeremia
Richards Avatar
May 23, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Congratulations on your win in John's Summer Celebration contest! ~ Love, Carrie
Higgins Avatar
May 23, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Congrats.
Paul Avatar
April 3, 2009 at 7:22 AM
excellent writ...luv it....
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April 1, 2009 at 2:48 AM
Smile~"Excellent Write Andrea!!!:):)~What is going on tonight? For I have been at soup for over two years; and you rarely find such wonderful talent I have learned along the way! And yet, tonight, it seems as though suddenly a few have all came together! Smile~How wonderful to find such rare and gifted jewels such as Yourself!:) Don't stop writing dear! You have a lot of talent! Love & Warmth to 'You & Yours,' John!!!"~"Beautiful Write!!!":):)
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