Through tears,
as lovers
passed and smiled,
she stared
across the floor,
and longed to see
the gentle man
who'd always
come before.

And then, she heard
the voice she loved
from right behind
her chair,
"May I enjoy
your company
on this fine night,
ma chère?

excerpt from Chantal's Dream (c) 1996 William Edward Ilse

Chantal Waiting (c) 1998 William Edward Ilse

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