SNOW DANCE


The snowflakes falling gently
Back and forth to the street
The city silent after midnight
The snowplows running behind in the storm

Everyone has left for home
No cars for blocks around
All the ground covered in a white blanket
Slippery while walking

We look at each other
See the smiling glint in our eyes
Our hands reach out at the same time
We begin to dance

The only sound is the light crunch
Of the snow beneath our feet
Slowly embracing one another
As we embrace life

The street lamps pass by in whirl
As we turn round
Laughing and smiling
Snowflakes on our lips as we kiss

Michael V Hechtman Copyright 2000