By TK
Date: 31 August 1998

Something In My Eye

Among friends and strangers,
smiling faces and contagious laughter,
I find myself celebrating life.
Everyone is having a good time.
Scanning through the bodies around me,
I'm not sure exactly of what I'm looking for.
Or am I?

"Tony?"
A nearby, yet distant, voice calls to me.
I turned to see my friend and smile.
"Tony?"
Her smile fades as concern sets in.
I answer with a carefree "Yes?"
"What's the matter?" she whispers.
Suddenly, I am aware…
of the tear that has been crawling down my cheek.

"Oh.  Must have been something in my eye.
How about another drink?"