Music Box

A beautiful little music box
with flowers of gold embracing its surface.
Shades of auburn and cherise
blend within the smooth glossy wood.
A small intricate lock
guards its many hidden secrets.
This finely crafted key
reveals the mysteries hidden within.
Crushed scarlet velvet
blankets the treasure inside.
An elfin ballerina
arises to dance her elegant solo.
The ethreal chiming music
follows her every exquisite twirl.
The diamond shaped mirror
guides her graceful steps.
As the music slows down
the pretty danseuse grows fatigued
As the lid is slowly closed
nightime descends over her world.
The lock is once again shut
only to open and dazzle me once again.