Andrew Fairchild Poet Free verse

I Remember That We Rowed, You Were Afraid

I remember that we rowed.
You were afraid.
And so, I gave the oars to you,
I thought, you see – control
Would help you feel
It was your boat that moved
Beneath your unsure feet.
And then, I saw your leg, and I liked you!
You laughed, hysterical!  You always laughed
When you were afraid.
I… I talked about ‘meaningful relationships’,
But you, as bold as only newness can make a person,
You wanted marriage!

You didn’t mean, with me!  Although, you married me!

And now, I’d give a bucketful of  suns,
To see you row, again!

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Ralph Sergi June 27, 2019 at 7:57 AM Hi Andrew: A MEMORY TO BE CHERISHED! Andrew Fairchild June 27, 2019 at 8:04 AM Sure is, Ralph! She was so beautiful, and innocent and vulnerable and sweet that day!

P.S. Awtry June 23, 2019 at 9:40 PM what a magical memory and poetically told :) Andrew Fairchild June 23, 2019 at 9:44 PM Thanks, P.S., hope you are well these days.

Ralph Sergi June 23, 2019 at 7:45 AM A beautiful memory that should not be forgotten! Well done, Andrew! Andrew Fairchild June 23, 2019 at 9:44 PM Thank you. I am so glad to have the memory, now she is gone.