He caught his breath…
there before him
his scarlet rosebud
amid all others
donned in basic black
strength in her beauty
softness in her smile
still so much left to blossom
in his hands–
He walked over
bowed slightly
touched the small of her back
and the dance began
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©MidwestFantasy
Feb 2020
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(Written for the Go Dog Go Cafe Tuesday Writing Prompt “scarlet rosebud”)