I go back to the picture I had taken
to remind myself that you are there,

How the moon as you pointed out
confidently shines during the day
and we wondered what happens in the night somewhere else.

$60 you paid for paired
it's important we get our communication clear
I can't believe I'd ask you to discredit yourself
and although I was partly joking, I couldn't help but think
I was revealing myself.

"you are so sweet" I would say so often
I wonder of that what you think.  

Dad says the beginnings are opulent, so be stern
cause its the open house season
cards on tilt,
handshake slid,
agreed affirmations,
the addictive indulgence of young love overflowing and free
and then you are locked in.

But, my mind drifts back to the picture taken
and you are still there
smiling,
Nothing's changed.