Bacchanalian Ball

I step into this magnificent room
in this strapless ivory gown
that flows past my feet
and to the floor
ruffled skirt
with small ivory roses
down the back

black and white tiled floors
a glass chandelier hangs over head
windows open out to patio's
flowers of white
and white ribbons hang gracefully
from white Greek columns
then I turn to see a small orchestra
playing soft flowing music
by the grand staircase
that enters swiftly
into the guests view
I gasp is amazement
so this is what a ball is like
so magnificent
so elegant
just like from a fairytale

I talk quickly
as I pass by friendly faces
and then I ask
"where is the host?"
and they point to the man by the grand staircase
he is just as elegant as his surroundings
raven black hair combed back
dark black eyes
you would think to be cold
but when he smiles
his eyes show warmth
wearing a soot with tales
and a black tie
he looks like a prince
to match this fairytale ball

I now stand alone in the corner
drinking some fancy drink
most people would call punch
once in a while a friend would come over to talk
and then leave again to the floor with their dates

I can't complain
and as I watch the white gowns
and the black tales move together
I feel as though I'm watching a ballet

Interrupting my thought
I feel his hand on my shoulder
touching my skin so softly
I turn to him
I see his warm black eyes
he is looking at me
only me
"I'm glad you could come miss-"
he pauses
and I answer him
Anna
"Miss Anna, beautiful"
I blush
and he asks who I'm with
I answer with a sigh
that I came with an invitation
but from someone who didn't leave me their name
and that was waiting for my mystery date
taking my hand
he smiles again
"Its me"
I think he must be joking
but before I say anything
he leads me away from my corner
and onto the dance floor
we dance slowly
we go round
and round again
looking deeply in each others eyes
I forget where I am
and that everyone is looking at us

Once in a while we would trade dance partners
but always in the end
back in each others arms

A handsome prince
that I met at the Bacchanalian ball
a happy ending