I Remember the Day I First Fell in Love

I remember the day I first fell in love.

it was March- the first warm day of Spring

I didn't need a jacket

I had your hand to keep mine warm

the sun's rays danced off every shining surface

your eyes were crystal

and your smile inviting

I couldn't look away

I remember the day I knew I was in love-

and would never fall out.

It was the first day of summer vacation

school was over and all our cares were gone

over Chinese food and a trip to the park

I realized your smile was the only thing keeping me afloat

walking the nature trail in the waning sunlight

I could still see the sparkle in your eyes

we stayed in the park long past dusk

just talking

and falling even more in love

I remember the day I knew you were mine.

It was the middle of summer

we went to the car show and walked around the lake

in the back room of the shed

we kissed until our lips were raw

and sweat beaded on our brows

intertwined in each other's arms

we laid on the dirty floor

whispering confessions of love and hope

with your head in my lap

you closed your eyes and smiled

from that moment on

I swore I'd do anything to keep you smiling

Every moment since and in between

are all colored with fairy tale perfection

and sweet sentimentalities

your voice, like velvet,

is the soundtrack of my summer, fall

and every season for the rest of forever

your eyes, your smile

are branded behind my eyes

I couldn't ever forget the way you look at me,

or hold me at night

or say my name

afterall, memories are the only things

that last long after life