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Scotty's Bar

Night I will never forget

She called me over

To light her cigarette 

My fingers trembled

She held them steady

Looked me in eyes

Unexpected affinity

Warmth, affection

Familiar stranger 

Old souls reunited?

Destined adventure?

Small town mind

Encountered sophistication

Windows of possibility opened

Views to new expectations

She woke me at sunrise 

Gentle kiss on forehead

Imprinted sweet memory

And left my bed

By Margaret Karim

From: United Kingdom