I sit and reminisce
Oh, how we always dreamed
The alley ways in Philly
Our islands in the stream
Holding one another
Fighting against the wind of change
Yet, here I am sifting thru
Once Upon a Time's remains
Sharing secrets with each other
No one knew
Kissing oh so tenderly
As our feelings grew
Yet, it seems as if the choice of
Friend or lover had been made
As our closeness grew
Our love we forbade
Yesterday, walking from my mother's house
I saw U across the street
There was no instant recognition
As our eyes would meet
Adults must trust in their ability 2 mature
Why take the chance and open
Long locked doors
You hugged me
And I felt love rush straight 2 my heart
Holding you erased the years
We'd been apart
I looked into your eyes and
Was forced 2 admit the truth
I've been searching 4 love
And here you were the proof
As we spoke last night
It felt as if we had not missed a day
So eloquent and silky
Was our Love Segue
Preaching 2 myself
Stay focused its been 20 years
Yet, the Love I denied
Was made a fool of by my tears
We spoke as though afraid
To wake feelings that slept
I asked how could we live so close
Yet for 20 years had not met
You said quietly
God has a plan 4 you and I
At that moment I couldn't see my reflection
Thru tear stained eyes
As the conversation drifted
We reluctantly agreed 2 sleep
With mutual Blessings of continued health
And God our Souls 2 keep
As I paused 2 push end on my phone
I realized I never felt so alone
As I prepare 4 work
I think of you today
We must consumate our love
Take a chance, come what may
And if being in Love is not
What is meant 2 be
This time we shall be friends
4 eternity
NEVER again will
I let you go
And feel the chill
Of sitting on the floor
Watching you walk thru
An opened door
No, now you are back in my life
I am aware how much I'm Blessed
So 2 you today my Love
I must confess
As I end this text
I LOVE YOU

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