You called in the middle of watching TV
I answered with a childish glee
Hearing your voice filled my head
As I lay comfortably on my bed

How are you? Long time no hear
How long has it been, months? No years!
We chatted about our jobs, bills to pay
Decided we meet up one day

I must admit I was excited and glad
You were the first love I ever had
Maybe you know, maybe you don’t
Nevertheless I don’t keep notes

Oh my, of all places to be in
New York brought us for the win
Time stretched, yes we are sure
Bittersweet memories endure

I teased you incessantly
You replied, as always coolly
Do you recall this and that?
Or on the old bench we sat?

Of course, how can I forget?
Rain started pouring, made us wet
Laughing, we run for cover
Around me, your warmth hovered


Back to present times, we woke up
Reminiscing though good, should stop
We live separate lives on different sides
Though a part of you thrives inside


I ended the call since it’s getting late
I don’t want your partner to wait
I bid you goodbye, good night
Getting a call from you was a delight

We’ll see each other when time permits
We should not rush nor dare insist
Before I hung up, you softly asked
Under the sun, roses that basked?

Yes, I muttered softly too
That was so sweet of you
How can I totally forget?
My young heart you did get


Though it was nice finding you again
Seeing you, I don’t know when
After all these years, our paths crossed
What I thought was forever lost

…has now been found
…and the petals fell on the ground

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