Love Path

Inspired by “Under the Lights” by Leonid Afremov

As we stroll down the wooded path,

lustrous in neon lights, the warm

touch of his hand on my waist

sends shivers spiraling down my spine.

The street lights along the passage

beam like small suns, illuminating

his impeccable complexion, his eyes,

the color of the sky at dawn.

The trees merge in enticing patterns,

their foliage creating a collage of lemon yellow,

lilac purple, avocado green and cotton candy pink.

I catch a glimpse of our reflection

in a pool on the wet pavement

below us,

the perfect pair,

and the world stops,

in one indescribable moment

until a single droplet of rain

strikes the pool, dispelling

the portrait,

sending us back

to our separate worlds.

Julia Alessandri