A solar ring reflected on the water
\nAs he approached
\nThrough a canopy of pines.<\/p>\n
“Don’t panic!” he demanded.
\nThe moon’s perfect orbital
\nShadow fell upon the\u00a0placid lake.<\/p>\n
And my heart quickened
\nBeneath my breastbone.
\n“Can you spare a double A?”<\/p>\n
I nodded, silently, as I stood,
\nStaring at his deep blue eyes.
\nHe smiled, a knowing smile.<\/p>\n
“They’re in the jeep,” I said,
\n“Just a moment while I…”
\nTurn and catch my breath.<\/p>\n
Thus began the glory of love
\nWhen light and dark became one
\nUnder a cloudless sky.<\/p>\n
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