We Surrendered All

Do you ever reminisce?

It was late October of 68.

An autumn chill was in the air.
 

Party plans made by little sis and I

A friend called and asked "can I bring this new guy"?

Doesn’t know anyone, being new in town.

Would you mind if I brought him around?
 

In my minds eye I still can see,

you looked like Elvis to a tee.

Mischievous eyes and that oh so distracting grin!

You snuffed out the dying embers of an old flame,

one look at you, and I’d forgotten his name.
 

And I, with strawberry red hair

framing my face.

Curious green eyes sought you out

from across a crowded room.

Blushing furiously at the sheer

brazenness of your gaze and

boldly, I met your stare.

When introduced by our friend

you asked me to dance.

Stepping into your embrace

I fell into your eyes, 

as the room quietly slipped away.
 

You had no car, we walked every where.

No matter the weather...rain, snow or sunshine

And as young lovers often do,

ran recklessly into the future.

We explored each other passionately

mind, body, heart and soul.

How curious to find ourselves

falling head o’er heels in love.

Never knowing so long ago

we surrendered all to love.