We laughed and talked and laughed some more,
Our inner thoughts we'd outward pour.
To express our feelings, we searched for ways,
To help us through the emotional haze.

We drank and danced and drank some more,
We danced all night, felt our passion soar.
Happy to spend a night in bliss,
Oblivious of everything but the other's kiss.

We listened to music, you sang the blues,
The words you chose, gave me some clues,
Of your lonely life and crying need,
Of the fuller life you would love to lead.

I searched your eyes to see a sign,
If your inner feelings were similar to mine.
I sensed a glow from deep within,
A gentle tremor I could feel begin.

You closed your eyes, I drew you near,
Your breath was warm against my ear.
Our bodies joined in a tender embrace,
My lips whispered across your face.

Slowly we met in a lingering kiss,
Our faces etched with harmonic bliss.
And slowly we let our feelings unfold,
Savouring the joy of what the night would hold.

Written & (c) John McKay Withey 1994