THE NIGHT WE MET (a poem) by Rolleen

A tall, angular, exceptional man stood to his feet

An anxious smile upon his face

An introduction, a handshake

The miracle was about to begin

Attentive waiters from the Far East

Our stomachs jumpy and jittery

Quickly moving from canned questions and answers

To a serious search of identity

Sparkling glances exchanged

Laughter bubbling forth

Gentle touches confirming

Future plans of more

A simple beginning

To a life of love and joy

Yet nestled within that moment

A hint, a feeling, a knowing

That forever our love would be