LADY IN A RED DRESS

I looked around the room...

I had cooked for quite a few.

But what I couldn't deny

Was the woman who caught my eye.

Her figure was divine.

I knew she would decline...

An offer to go outside

So to the house we were tied.

I cleared my throat and announced

That the food was ready; they bounced

To the dining area, and I sighed.

I wished that I could hide.

At this woman I couldn't stop staring

After we ate, I was past caring.

I tapped her shoulder and said

"You've been running through my head.

Please come for a walk with me.

I know for now you're free."

My lady in the red dress smiled.

"I like how your hair is styled."

"You do?" I said, heart racing.

I almost started pacing.

"You have me in a mess.

I ADORE that bright red dress!"

"Why thank you," she said, smiling,

Inside I felt I was dying.

"So, let's go on this walk.

I assume you want to talk?"

"Yes," I said quickly, blushing.

To the garden I went rushing.

I turned to her, starting to say

Everything I felt today.

"I love your cute brown eyes.

Seeing you here was a surprise.

Your smile is so heart warming...

I can tell something is forming.

I want to be with you,

And I hope you like me too.

I noticed you glancing at me,

And I feel it's meant to be.

Sweetheart, do respond.

We can't be gone for long."

She laughed, and I smiled too.

"You sir, have thought this through.

I'm flattered that you like me.

But there will never ever be a 'we'.

I'm married and have two children.

My husband is one in a million.

I came here because of your mother.

She and my Aunty,

They know each other.

I don't know what you're thinking,

But let the reality sink in.

I'm not a slab of meat,

And I would never cheat.

So please, let's go inside,

And you can hold on to your pride.

Yes I'm flattered, that's true,

But I have no interest in you."

She turned and walked away,

And I watched her in dismay.

I wished I hadn't spoken.

My heart and soul was broken.

It was true I didn't know her,

And already, things were over.

Late that night I laid in bed,

Her words rushing around my head.

I wished I never saw her.

That I could be how I was before her.

She has gripped my mind and soul

For now I just could not be whole.

I tossed and turned, stressed...

Over the beauty in the bright red dress.

Makala Thomas