Still standing there, that rugged tree
adopted by both you and me
we watched the world from way up high
all love 'n' stuff into the sky
our perfect hide-away from school
playing both the owl and fool
a knight clad in maroon and grey
you stole my very soul away
just off that homebound shaded path
we kissed, we climbed, we sung, we laughedcatching leaves that fluttered down
you twisted them into a crown
for I became your wood princess
all floaty in my week-end dress
fading then regaining shoots
deciduous from hair to roots
with careful chips we carved our heart
the time had come now to impart
it meant so much, so much to me
us spending time around that tree........................................
adult years now bring me back
retracing steps and stirring tracks
announced yet in the here and now
amid the blossom, bark and bows
an arrow thwacked and cutting through
initials joining me and you
a solid tree destined to last
oh, how these years have whizzed by fast
my first true love, my heart's big deal
oh how I wished that you were real
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