bejewelled visions scatter
as midnight tolls a warning
silently she steals away for
she must be home by morning
but what a night it was
waltzing in her lover's arms
feet barely touched the floor
twirling her around the room
ever closer to the terrace door
a smile, a glance, then slipping away
playful touches on her waist
she knew that he was only teasing
yet his love she had to taste
just one more time
fervant looks exchanged twixt two
knowing eyes spoke volumes
needs to be fulfilled, a must
as they felt passion bloom
beneath the stars, he held her
whispering her name with desire
tender kisses blazed a trail
as fingertips sparked aching fire
forbidden love often the sweetest
lifting skirts and petticoats
strong hands drew her closer to him
their union a need that drove him on
she would always be his sweetest whim
tender moments in the moonlight
stolen kisses tinged with regret
this would be their last goodbye
a night they would never forget








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