A blind date
That turned out great
My senior year in high school
I feel in love with John
He made my heart dance with glee
I was truly happy
We lived miles apart
But that means nothing to the heart
We spent each weekend together
Always in bright, sunny weather
His family took me in
Like I was kin
I loved being with them
They accepted me for me
I was a happy as I could be
John went on a trip around Europe in May
We’d write long love letters every day
I waited for his return
Together we had so much to learn
I felt safe in his arms
I felt seen by him
It was my first relationship
Were I understood the power of two
Our love was young but true
As high school ended and summer began
I could not imagine being without him
So from his summer job at Wendy’s
I rallied my forces
And got him a job at my summer home
At Camp Akiba we would roam
But as I learned
It’s hard to take one environment and put it in another
I did not appreciate
The sacrifice he made
To be with me
I saw the start our undoing
Trouble was brewing
As we returned home
And waited to each go our own way
College was ahead of us
I was scared to be apart
I was more scared to not fully live my life in college
I didn’t know what to do
So I began to undo our glue
John fought for us to stay as two
I pushed away
To make a break
It was a mistake
I always wonder what could have been
If I had the courage
To follow my young heart
Could we have made a start
Of a life together
One that could last forever
I see his life now
Through Facebook and some family
And my happiness for him
Comes with a bitter taste
I imagine my life
Playing out so differently
If I were patient
And waited to see
What could be
I wish we were friends today
The love he showed
When we were young
Is a special memory
That brings me great serenity
John I hope you are happy
You desire the very best
Your smile brings love to the world
Keep living your life
Keep kissing your wife
But one day should I have the courage to call
I hope you will take the phone
And say
You have good memories too
Of a young love
The was special
And meant something to you
Something that was true