both single, both going to a formal party alone for the first time

we find ourselves assigned to sit at the same table

no coincidence, this was deviously planned by the hosts

we sit next to each other, make introductions

I secretly observe him, I know he’s doing the same

handsome, polite, but looks younger than me.

music is playing, dance floor is coming alive

I, who measure dancing with a couple’s compatibility

take a chance and ask him if he can do the Lindy

feeling quite satisfied with his answer

I watch his blue eyes ask me to dance

and there on the dance floor I knew he was my future

end of the evening,he walked me to my car

I kissed him right on the lips

while I surprised and shocked him

he sheepishly smiled at me with those blue eyes

on our many dates after that first night

we shared our souls

slowly I started to fall in love with him

I felt secure in his love for me

he became my lover, my partner, my friend

years later, we decided to formally join our families

adding more children and grandchildren to each of our lives.

his blue eyes led me to stand with him under the chuppah

we exchanged our vows

to love, respect and be faithful to each other.

looking back on our twentieth anniversary

I look forward to twenty more!