Bitter-sweet memories

Meandering along the Jurassic coast
salty air stirred echoes of nostalgia; history
awakens a romantic rendezvous;
of a sweet and soured past; malign from
envious elders

I rested upon a Limestone rock
to open my mind.
Waves rolled back years
of memories; of two innocent hearts
on a discovery; a voyage at this very place

The sea, lapped at my feet; splashing
kisses of sympathy upon me,
for these waters know of our once,
surreptitious sanctuary; a secret oasis,
where we relished our naivety
away from twisted tongues.

A pair of fledglings; learning to
take flight together; soaring skies
seeking a sense of exploration; freedom.

... but sadly,

Dark clouds rumbled; rumours,
of disgust; insulting our immature
intelligence, ruinous of our maiden voyage

...then,

you were swept away; faraway from me,
across oceans, on a feeble whim, a
fallacy; so unjust
I pined and sobbed for you, but to no avail.
leaving our journey fractured; and in limbo

However my memory of us
and the moments we shared,
was worth the selfish spite
of an older order

...so I continued revelling
in mindful meditation of you.

With,

the sun drizzling warmth; blending
with soft air; creating an ambience,
so benign.
Bringing a picture of us
in our youth; furled blossoms,
ready to unravel

Just at that moment, a caller; a feathered
crest, settled upon sandstone close
to where I was,
just the breeze between us.
I sensed she was troubled; her plume
seemingly pained
She nestled unto a tranquil; contentment;
nursing her wounded wings; resting her heart

Thoughts trickled through
me, and I wondered if,

this beautiful visitor,
had also come reminiscing; of
ruffled recollections of love passed

....maybe.