An Unforgettable Affair

A modest frame house, on a large corner lot Is the place where it all began I mumbled, "She loves me, she loves me not" Pulling petals, from the rose in my hand She had flowing black hair, like a wild stallion's mane Her white skin as soft as down She was tall and thin, lips full and untamed With eyes, dark chocolate brown Her smile was bright, voice dainty and light When she spoke, the birds hushed their singing Every wish a command, just to hold her hand In my ears, love bells were ringing We spent a year together, I thought love was forever But soon learned, how quickly love fades Now those memories are gold, cause we turned six years old That next fall, we both started first grade an original poem by Daniel Turner