Kite
KITE
by R.D. Snow (Dec 2010)
Dizzy steps, twirling feet
Busy lights, shuffled street
The sign says "Don't Walk"
Out of breath, our eyes meet
Drenching night, rain is sweet
And city small talk
I love her small talk
In all the years I've lived
I've never been prepared
Now my kite is flying but I'm losing wind
In all the years I've lived
I've never been this scared
Will I ever see her, again?
All I've known, all I've tried
I'm still not ready for this goodbye
"Control your breathing"
Twisted stone, miles wide
Autumn trees, falling tide
And now she's leaving
Will this ever get easy?
In all the years I've lived
I've never been prepared
Now my kite is flying but I'm losing wind
In all the years I've lived
I've never been this scared
God, please help me see her again
That charming face, that memory
So far and faint but soaring free
"Here you go Ma'am, stand close to me,
"I'll protect you, you won't get wet"
Oh I'm glad it rained
Or we would have never met
Now you're out of breath
Your eyes asleep
Soon you'll leave me
Little kite, please don't fly away
Please don't leave me!
You can't...
In all the years I've lived
I've never been prepared
Now my kite is flying but I'm losing wind
In all the years I've lived
I've never been this scared
Will I ever see you again?
R. D. Snow
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