St. Charles Bridge

That night, I fell in love

Air crisp, fresh linen, scents of rocky river flows

Earthy minerals and hot summer rain

tattooed in my hair,

I look down through small ripples

Undulating as the beating of a heart

falling deep in a sleepy rhythm,

I close my eyes

breathe // a white glow

flickering lanterns dream,

my hands placed against the cool stone wall

cheeks pink with a rising heat,

a bottle of Prosecco pressed against my lips

bubbly laughter of friends dancing

the pounding of sore feet, beating hearts

into the earth, our voices bound a spell

enchanted, glistening eyes reflecting the stars

secrets hidden in vulnerable magic,

Hands entwined, grasping to hold onto a moment

Yearning to slow down time, we dissolved

Left behind, only a memory.

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Until next time,

Haley