The dewy grass brushes my ankles

The cool breeze kisses my face

As I remember the times I cherish deeply

From dawn to dusk we spent the days

Rolling in the gentle grass down the hill

Spinning in circles until we lost our balance

Telling each other made-up stories

Fun and scary

The shimmering pond was too tempting 

Our games moved to the water

Our clothes were always soaked 

And our spirits lifted

One day she stopped coming to play

But I kept hoping it was just a delay

Now I’m all dressed in black

Wondering if I’ll ever get that time back

I’m still here waiting for her

Wishing it could go back

To what they were