Waiting for Prom date

birthday, girl, anniversary, congratulations, well done, 5x7 frames, graduation

She sits, her dress cascading like water over the chair, Fingers fidgeting with a bracelet she’d just put there. The mirror caught her eye—did she look the part? A grin escaped, then retreated, as her racing heart. The music and lights awaited just beyond the door, But for now, she lingered, anticipating more.