Seventeen

I remember your smiling face
Staring down at me
It all just seemed pillows and promises
But soon the comfort fades out
And we’re left with hidden pictures
And misguided hearts

But now, I’ve stared at the memory long enough
That I can feel your hand wrap around mine
And this time, we won’t let go

It’s been so long since seventeen
We’ve gone so far, fearing never to find our way back
School hallways and car backseats linger in my heart
In just a moment, with just another smile you took me back
To seventeen

Now, I’ve stared at the memory long enough
That I can feel your hand wrap around mine
And this time, we won’t let go

Sitting on the edge of the bed
Spiraling toward the edge of my mind
I hear the door close behind you
Still, I sit here, wondering what this means
Somehow I know
Somehow I know, you’ll be back again someday
So I’ll just sit here and let you find your way back to me

I’ve stared at the memory long enough
That I can feel your hand wrap around mine
And this time, we won’t let go

This time, we’ll be walking hand-in-hand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Righting Riley - Shauna Riley Avatar
February 20, 2011 at 9:27 PM
yes this is lovely indeed...i agree with Robert...i would love to hear it in a song...very well written.... ~Shauna~
A   Avatar
February 1, 2011 at 8:50 PM
a lovely write Seth, a sweet ending , ..p.d.
Pettit Avatar
January 29, 2011 at 2:19 PM
If these are lyrics to a song, I would love to hear the accompanying melody. Your work is very descriptive.
Anderson Avatar
January 27, 2011 at 3:47 PM
Very nice poem...Jimmy
Cross Avatar
January 27, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Thanks, Doc!
Mehta Avatar
January 27, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Passionate thoughts of feelings of love, well expressed in this write, Seth
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