Remember When …
we were both just kids …
Remember When …
we were both just kids in school,
you were the teacher’s pet,
I just played the fool?
Remember when …
I tried to get your attention,
but you played hard to get,
I’d just get detention?
Remember when …
I asked you on the first date.
Your dad said, “She’s too young!”
We just had to wait?
Remember when …
we had our first real kiss,
that night I dropped you home,
in the rain and mist?
Remember when …
I asked you to be my girl,
and when you answered “yes,”
it made my heart whirl?
Remember when …
we both went off to colleges,
that were so far apart,
and we made a pledge?
Remember when …
we emailed every day,
“Missing you so much”
Things still seemed ok?
Remember when …
too many months apart,
too many miles as well,
affected both our hearts?
Remember when …
we got to meet again,
priorities had changed,
things just weren’t the same?
Remember when …
we had to say goodbye,
and knew this was the end,
and tried hard not to cry?
Remember when …
Remember when …
Remember when …?
by John Hansen © 2019
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Nicely written John. Some relationships are not made to last. Some are not meant to endure that much time apart, that much distance. There are the lucky few who are able to endure the loneliness and continue on in love like nothing happened. Good work my friend. Very emotional.
Yes, Paul. some relationships are not made to last, but the lucky ones endure distance and obstacles and become stronger. In this case, it was the former. Thank you for reading and for your generous comment.
Thank you John for a touching love poem. I love how you tell a story of love from a beautiful beginning to a bitter sweet end. Jamie
I am glad you enjoyed this Jamie. I like to tell a story in my poetry if possible. Thank you for reading this, My Friend.
This sure brings back memories of my teen years. We never forget that first love that seemed like it would last a life time. Very nostalgic and well-written poem, John.
Thank you, Phyllis, many of us have similar memories. You always remember your first love don’t you? Oh, thank you for changing my keyword phrase too so it got a green dot. I tried almost everything I thought to no avail.
You are most welcome, John.