I Remember When

I remember
The times that we’d sing
On cool, crisp nights
That November brings.

Arms interlocked,
We’d sit by the dock
And you’d giggle
At my bantering ways.

Till crisp rains came
To drive us away
Sometimes we’d stay
Teeth chattering, embraced.

We’d hope for an end
So we could start over again
Without leaving each other –
You, my special friend.

Today I reminisce
About all that is missed
And tonight
I’ll wish it all away.

Until tomorrow I’ll think
That I can wait another week
Until those nights
Can lift me away.

©2003 Joe Jenkins