Stanley - Anticipation

As I revisit this place, I relive our pleasant memories

For it was here where we spent the years of our lives.

We watched the world go by as we danced in these fields

And it was here where we created our own paradise.

Unbeknownst to the world we navigated the arctic tundra,

We swam with all the beasts of the sea;

And even though our troubles were many

When we were here all I could think of was you and me.

In the fall we’d sit here, waiting for the sun to appear in anticipation,

We never failed to miss a sunrise any breezy autumn day

And even though the innocence of our youth fled from us,

Hands interlaced, Apollo’s chariot never failed to greet us just the same.

With church bells ringing, “Till death do we part” was a vow we later said

And I can’t help but think that isn’t true

Because even though you’re gone, and returned to dust,

When I’m here, I can feel your presence: I’m standing, right next to you.

Stanley, age 15