Long ago sunny day,
Little blond boy
With blue eyes wide,
Fair left town,
We’re mesmerized.
Around his finger ribbon twined,
Faint memories of worldly glitter,
Promises of something better,
Fair left town,
But we remember.
Inflated friend with painted smile,
Drew lines of imagery
Between us,
Fair left town,
Along with trust.
He let it go,
Had second thoughts,
Catch the string, I could not.
Fair left town,
Our hope was lost.
Copyright 2021. L.L. Shelton.