The Way We Were

Reminiscing of days past Old feelings resurfaced To see the sun shine again. As my thoughts replayed, I stood silently as I Reflected back on a Once in a lifetime experience. It was a beautiful September day. The day we met and locked souls It was like an epic display of Emotional fireworks Mixed with the opening curtain Of a Broadway show. As I awaited his arrival I was already imagining his smile. The crowd is cheering My pulse built with excitement As the drum roll begins, Butterflies take flight inside me The music starts The curtain opens and I’m given the cue to Go out on stage. When I saw him, I felt like I stepped into the spotlight and The crowd went wild! We called out each other’s names As joy and happiness Erupted inside me. We embraced one another like It was our last time together. Heads were turning to see What all the excitement was about As we continued our meeting. Holding hands practically The entire time never letting go. People smiled as we walked by A raised eyebrow, a thumbs up And a smile of approval From an elder humbled me, As I shook my head in agreement And returned a gesture of blessings. As the sun began setting on the horizon We sat upon a park bench. We rocked, we hugged, we kissed Both of us too afraid to let go. We cried for a bit, Whispered how much we Loved and missed each other. And when we both finally Calmed down enough To look at one another He kisses me and tells me No matter what happens With us, I’d always be his. And with his last kiss As it touched my lips, He faded away. I return from my stasis With the most loving memory Anyone could have. I gathered myself And continued on with my day Tearfully smiling with Hopes of seeing him again…. Some day. 6/27/20 JJSmalls