Memory

My mind boarded a bus and departed
for a visit to times of the past.

Flowers were bursting with life;
all shapes, sizes, and colors.
The blue in your eyes met the sky with a perfect match
and the golden glare of the sun reflecting
off your uncontrollable curls as they
accompanied the breeze in a dance left you
resembling a goddess as I continued in your direction.

Birds were singing and church bells were ringing
in the distance. Children sped past me on bicycles.
Then my mind spoke to me about how beautiful
the simplicity in life is; if only time was taken
to admire it.

You smile, instantly putting the sun to shame,
as you rush towards me engulfing my body
and mind in the love and comfort of your arms.
Whispering into my ear how you've missed me,
the tranquility in your voice brings complete
peaceful bliss into my mind. In this moment
I wished for time to freeze with us locked
in the others arms, but wishes don't come true
and so we began to walk.

Hand in hand as we began down the same
busy street we'd meet on every time I visit.
You laugh because I scream so you'll hear me
over the buses breaking then beeping as
passengers rush off.

The love we share is a rarity.
The clarity in my thoughts as we continue
conversation has me ready to spill my soul
and burst out how much I love you as a person.
I'm ready to explain the outbursts of joy I go
through when we're together and the truth
that no one in my life makes me feel as alive
as I feel while I'm with you.
I've finally built up the courage.

My heart begins racing as I take a deep breath
and right at that very moment my courage dies;
leaving me to simply smile your way
and whisper two words into your ear..

You're perfect.