the summer that wasn't mine

summer of 22

a pleasant, warm breeze

waited under the shade for you

for a chance I couldn't seize.

told me you would return

and vanished into thin air

return you did

but i was no longer there.

spotted you from miles across

stepped down and ran

amidst the winds like the trees that tossed

called your name; the tale began;

pierced through my eyes

a sight to behold

barren heart spoke too many lies

so the truth couldn't stay untold. 

euphoria of the moment

that came with your smiles

an inevitably tragic end awaited

as i travelled through those five miles.

moved too fast

quick paced treads

so down my heart crashed

like a million broken beads.

brace yourself up

time waits for none. 

get over the hurt

run.

soon after the dusk

dawn shined bright

in a manner so brusque

prepared to face your sight.

glanced through the glass

eyes try to shun

closed doors surround 

back to square one.

~h.