A shade of happiness...

Spanish music floats
inviting my soul to dance
away
far away
where everything is
flowers and music
and laughter is the only thing
that rains on a sunny day
where red wine dreaming
is matched with fine food
and smiling faces
promises are made and kept
locked up safe and true
a place where people
look me in the eyes
and i see love
as the sun sets
the dancing begins in earnest
and i spin, laughing circles of joy
and he catches me
an arm around my waist
and pulls me in close
whispering in my ear
his breath smells of spices
exotic and free
as the moon rises high and full
i wander the narrow streets
cobblestone mosaic a dream
beneath my bare feet
red geraniums in terracotta pots
are exclamation points of happiness
on this
my journey.