The Lost Realm

The Storybook of Love
by Jennifer CasementSuch depth within the title, I move my fingers gently across the embossing.
The first page is the dedication, one love to another.
I read your thoughts while I listen to the melody of a composition.

My heart beats with every line I read describing your way of thinking.
The song cries out in depth within the background.
I turn another page and ignite the flame.

The story begins, two lonely people,
Searching for a solid object within a mythical life.
The melody increasing with the chromatic step of notes.
Like life itself stepping towards a better future of light.
As I read of the spring lilacs turning to the guiding sun.

I tuck strands of hair behind my left ear.
I hear the cadence move the music through.
The candle burning.
The melody repeats on a lower octave harmony.
As if you are reading me each word through the musical note.
Time and devotion running through my mind.
Another page turned.

The candle drips hot wax down the side forming a new soft shape.
I glance over where the flame strengthens as if I want it to.
My heart warms, becoming the soft new shape, it flutters deeply.
Words describing : You are my inspiration, my heaven.
Two people have found each other; life.

I finish your words and sit back comfortably on the couch.
Staring off into the distance, glancing out the window.
I close my blissful eyes.
I sigh, I breathe.