A Beautiful Lie Poem by Nissi Lunga

Blissful blinks of lights at
Arc de Triomphe.
Dressed for the season in an
unfamiliar city, hospitality of an invitation.
A shadow caught her attention,
swamped street but only saw one,
as he drew near.
Trembles in fear as he came to the light.
Grasped by relief as she ran into his arms.
The night was still young,
he smiled softly as she glared
at his face with curiosity.
Pulled her hand... as they
stamped off.
She whispers 'Petit ami' as he went deaf.
At Louvre their footsteps made noise.
Looked into her brown eyes as his one knee
met the ground,
his hand dived into his pocket as
he redeemed a diamond ring.
'Veux-tu m'epouser'' escaped
from his lips.
Engulfed in excitement 'oui'
as she wore it and he welled up
as they osculated.. with the moon
bearing witness.