Ten Thousand Miles

So we dance in the light of this candle,

sharing secrets and heartaches and smiles,

pretending the distance between us

is only 10,000 short miles.

Ethereal haven of starlight

evaporates all but the soul

so we dance in the candle's reflection,

for a moment two halves become whole.

Come dance in the light of this candle

rekindled anew in the dawn.

and we'll move like the fires that made us

'til once more it's magic is gone.

But the light of the candle must dwindle

and likewise our moment must fade

leaving us to return to the ashes

and the dust of which mortals are made.

And forever, I offer this promise:

So long as there's morning and night,

so long as the world holds one candle,

I'll be dancing with you in it's light.