The golden light <br />of twelve candles <br />sparkled on your skin <br /> <br />while you came to me <br />like a goddess <br />stepping back into my life <br /> <br />and a shadow <br />followed you <br />on the bedroom wall <br /> <br />and I could see <br />your beautiful big eyes glowing <br />as if set alight. <br /> <br />There were still drops of water <br />on your naked skin <br />which was warm to my touch <br /> <br />and you blew all the candles out <br />and in sudden darkness <br />your kiss was soft and hot. <br /> <br />In having you against me <br />there was something familiar <br />and something new <br /> <br />and things felt as if they <br />were destined to be <br />and I could hear <br />your heart beat against mine.<br /><br />Gert Strydom<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/birthday-night/
