station

sharp echo
rapid heels
on hard tiled floor
enter a gilded
Swirling masquerade ball
busy driven shaken umbrellas
Pause

Scanning
for warm
welcoming
lover's mask
She catches him
Waiting
as he does
Before he sees her

her body lightens
at the sight
Her patient watch checker
Gloved hands sliding coat cuffs aside
Fleeting moment
Almost a doubt
Upward glance

She loves the moment
When their eyes meet
His posture relaxing
Hers inviting








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