a little story

 Outside the door I go
Along a golden path of sand
On a journey I am bound

Along a winding path I follow
Below the autumn sky I walk
Next to familiar steps I come

With haste I make the climb
Up the steps to a path
Through a garden I then step

Before a brown door I pause
At last this moment is here
Despite nervousness I knock

After a long pause I finally hear
From behind the door it comes
Unlike any other is her voice

Opposite me she now stands
Under sparkling eyes a smile
Following our greetings I just stair

Into her eyes I gaze
Lest all hope and nerve I lose
Upon one knee bend

Out of my pocket I pull a red ribbon
Beneath dangles a glistening ring
Until forever I offer my heart

Absent of all senses I wait a reply
Between her heart and mine
During this suspense I hold my breath

And then...
An answer from her lips I finally hear...