Sonnet For Barbara

SONNET FOR BARBARA As the prettiest girl in class it was no wonder That you were chosen to play the sleeping beauty In that little haven of peace in a world torn asunder And I as the wake-up prince fulfilled my duty At such innocent time the embrace was restricted and chaste With lips placed on hand to achieve the magic reveille Yet even this care I exceeded lest I be shy faced And placed my hand over yours for the grande finale Your qualities now prized are far from the somnolent Your energy and charm still attract and delight They combined in a way to create this happy moment And have given us occasion to reunite Bringing recall of chances taken or sometimes missed Including one with that pretty girl I almost kissed 25 January 2018