Yes, It Was So Lovely Back Then

 

 

Once upon a time it was real - it was true love…
Before the yearning and passion
settled in cooled ashes of limpid cold embraces
Before...
when you remembered things that made me smile

When you planned and made those very special dates with me

I remember once upon a time…
dressing up for festive occasions, choosing a lovely dress to wear-
with shoes to make me feel tall and sexy

Watching that certain smile you'd get on your face

as you leaned in to give me a, tender, affectionate kiss

I remember...

when we talked at our table in a restaurant

smiling, sharing intimate moments
Instead...

of staring at others like we do now…
envious of their words and looks that spoke of passion
Passion that we once had shared

   Yes, it was so  lovely back then...

Looking forward to nightfall
in unconjured confidence, knowing our love would fill our deepest longings

Yes, I remember...

when we once shared those warm, memorable times at breakfast...
smiling, like we had a secret we’d just shared…
Pretending shyness -
knowing we had just enjoyed our own cherished, passionate moments

Then it found itself disquieted...
by long moments of unfamiliar silence that touched both of us
with a single, extinguished tiny flame...
  Oh yes, I remember...

it was so very lovely back then

 

 

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By anne p murray_2013