A LONG AGO WORLD

 

A long-ago world

In Days of innocence

And a wondrous summer

We stood on the cusp

Of loves first awakening

 

When feeling awkward and gawky

We took our first faltering steps

In the realm of love

Wearing swim shorts

And self-conscious blushes

 

It was a guiltless time

When holding hands

Was a physical pleasure

And stolen kisses

Seemed to last forever

 

If I had the presence of mind

I would have bottled that summer

And when I felt

Tarnished by the world

I would take a long sip

And be refreshed