We sat there on that front porch swing
Legs pushing, slowly rocking
My nails were painted bright red
Wishing to know all the thoughts in your head
Conversation never stuttered on that Saturday morning
The birds were chirping like a loud warning
That there would be no turning back from here
I was permanently yours now, all you did was endear
I still can’t tell if your eyes are green or blue
Depending on the light, I saw both in you
There was nothing off limits, so open we were
Never once questioned, I was always sure
When you touched my hand to reassure me
I’m pretty sure my world tilted, you see
I lost my breath and my train of thought
With just that one brush, I was got
I loved sitting there with you on that front porch swing
So much so that now all I can sing
Are happy love songs with upbeat tunes
As I picture spending all my afternoons
Learning more about who you are
This is why I’ve been wishing on every star
I want no part of your head to be a mystery anymore
I just hope you feel the same and open the door
Into your life with your hand on my back
Leading me in so I can unpack
What makes you the stunning you that you are
So take my hand and explain every scar
Years later when we sit on that front porch swing
We’ll reminisce of our beginning
And laugh about how it all started right here
You and me, a coffee and a beer
- Photo by Richard Elzey
Love the emotion and imagery and flow of this!! Well penned!!
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