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!
