mingling at the party
people dancing, sip champagne
diamonds glitter like cheap raindrops
reflections gleaming, dream 

i am alone, untended
a garden of roses wild
i plaster a porcelain facade
and gaze and watch awhile 

cracking, leaping flames
cast shadows past the grate
logs jumping in the fire
wish i had a date 

i see him standing there
tall and handsome, smiles
catch his eye, avert my gaze
oh he has a style!! 

i wander into the kitchen
refresh my drink and slow
make my way to the maddening crowd
retreat and back i go 

i dont see him anymore
i shake my head and sigh
underneath the mistletoe
i whisper soft goodbyes 

startled by a noise i hear
i turn around and see
he tenderly kisses my rosy lips
and sweeps me off my feet 

draws me into the maddening crowd
my smile is fresh and real
funny how a kiss can be
how it makes me feel 

Sherry