Give Time Some Time

She was the love of my life My first love, my only love. Back in high school, She was a perfect 10-- Poised, beautiful and sexy, The center of my world, The apple of my eye; Whatever I did, I did for her, I hung onto her every word, My eyes constantly sought her, I breathed her name, She reigned over my thoughts and dreams. And then, my world fell apart When she jilted me and married my best friend. It's been over 30 years since I last met her And couldn't help wondering What was it of her that so hopelessly attracted me? Here she is now, Standing just next to me Yet seems far away, Babbling away trifling things, Looking plain and homely, Uninteresting, unattractive! Funny how time has a way of belittling our loftiest dreams, Ridiculing our fervent ideal, Wearing out our most passionate longing; But also healing our deepest wounds-- If only we give Time some time! First Love contest by Frank Herrera