My Dearly Beloved

The only spotlight I've ever known was on a stage

illuminating me as I moved and swayed

for a few short moments, I was displayed

to my paramour who would soon engage

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Like being under the moon at night

its glow would further set the mood

It was custom for our evening's delight

and never took much to be wooed

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From the moment the red curtain drew

and the symphony began its praise

not a thing could disrupt my daze

as courtship bid upon my debut

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My heart became one with the tune

its ambiance could not be replaced

oh, how this piece had made me swoon

with its romantic and loving embrace

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The notes of the song struck me deep

caging my soul in its bewitching trance

like a perfect partner, it led our dance

with oboes that would make you weep

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With its breath of life, it filled the room

providing intimacy that gave me air

I knew to stop would lead to my doom

and destroy our fervent love affair

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The spotlight's beam graciously shined

accentuating us and I grew unaware

of the audience who came to stare

while it showcased how we intertwined

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I jumped and lept with toes that curl

landing in the heart of your song

Nearing the end I gave a final twirl

but saying goodbye felt wrong

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Shortly after, the spotlight faded

quietly signaling it’s our time

taking my suitor, leaving me to pine

as I begged to reunite with my fated

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It's been a decade yet my heart still aches

and yearns for one final soiree

But I'm past my prime, to my dismay

so each day it continues to break

as I mourn the loss of my beloved ballet