December
December
December first, I have my flight
And you are on my mind
For five years now, we are back in touch
But now, its finally time
From the airport, to the restaurant
Then I took my brother’s car
It’s hard to believe, it has been twenty years
Since our eyes have been apart
My anxiety mixed with memories
The ‘what-ifs’ come to mind
As I knock, the door swung open
Our past; now, present time
Apprehension, lulls with our embrace
Yet, the words are still unfound
But the rhythm of our beating hearts
Converse without a sound
December third, I miss your smile
I am half way across the state
On the phone, we shared, so much more than words
And so, you found a way
For just a few more hours
To confirm, this truth we’ve known
I have never felt like this before
But tomorrow, I fly home
Twelve twenty-five, I hear a knock
Early, on Christmas day
I knew your family was here in town
And our guilt is quite the same
You kissed my lips, then said to me
“I have never felt so confused”
“Most are lucky, to find, just, one true love”
“But I, am torn by two”
But, is it lucky to have true love
When I know I can’t have you
“That’s why I came to say goodbye”
“It’s the best my love can do”
(With) “I’m sorry” (Tears)
© 2017 Jeffrey Spencer
Copyright © Jeffrey Spencer | Year Posted 2017
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