How Happy She Is

look at how
happy she is
so in love -
her hand in his

I am in awe
to see her like this
and it is he
who causes her bliss

so beautiful
so serene
the Princess
has become the Queen

Her shining Knight
is now her King
this smiling boy
her everything.

on the dance floor
they take their place
he reaches up
to touch her face

and in this moment
suddenly I'm fine
with the knowledge
that she's not mine

Don McGonigal
October 2007