A Moonlight Sonata

A Moonlight Sonata

 

Misty Moonlight -

 

That Fourth of July, there were rockets in the sky

stars, sparkling in her eyes, he couldn’t help but see.

The sweet music they heard, but never said a word

made something in them stir. Their lonely hearts were free.

 

Jerry asked for her name, Angie replied the same

thinking,” What’s in a name, when you’re in love, again?”

Then came shadows on the moon, a storm coming soon 

the band played a tune for lovers caught in the rain

 

With raindrops falling down and moonlight all around

they were dancing to the sounds, but could not resist.

Soaking wet, they embraced, one hand upon her face

one around her waist, they held each other tight…and kissed.

 

Interludes -

 

Love is the dream, inspired by moonbeams

though it never will be what it seems.

To keep their dream they’ll be faithful and true

and their love will always seem to be new.

Others may swear it’s just an affair

but they know that love’s in the air.

 

“Angie, you were a vision that night.

You were the one holding me tight.

To you, I’ll be true as long as I live.

All of my strength, to you, I will give.

What others may say won’t mean anything at all.

Excuse me a moment, I have to take this call.”

 

“Jerry, my love, is it the hospital again?

Really, are you their only surgeon?

You know, I’ve got a show and I’ll be home late.

Oh, and I’m thinking of taking two weeks upstate.”

He was a surgeon and she a musician

each dedicated and filled with ambition.

 

The Masquerade is Over - 

 

Angie and Jerry were meant to be.

They had pledged their love for eternity.

They lived for their work and their romance.

He often asked Angie to sing as they danced.

 

One day he mentioned moving in

how it would be convenient for him.

“Or renting a house!” he uttered loudly.

“A place to practice,” he said proudly.

 

They were coming to a crossroad.

Their careers would never run side by side

and their repressed tensions would explode.

They no longer could see eye to eye.

 

Heaven and Heartache -

 

Living together can be the final frontier

The intimacy can scrape off all the veneer

Angie was offered what could be her big break

summer in Memphis as a house band, was at stake.

Jerry had reached associate chief surgeon 

but if Angie left, could he bear the burden?

 

Jerry was crushed, on the kitchen table was a note

He knew her handwriting. Fear tightened his throat

 

  “Dearest Jerry, 

   I love you, but I can’t sugarcoat 

what I’m about to write. I have left for Memphis 

to follow my dream. Please don’t condemn us.

 I love you

   If you can find a way to get free.

   Join us. I will be waiting. I love you

                                          Angie”

 

Jerry was heart-broken. He would miss her a lot

Yet, he wanted her to be happy and not…

Well, he shouldn’t kid himself, she was depressed

but he would neither consider or suggest

giving up his career to follow her?

 

Not yet, but maybe someday, in the future?