Across The Years Poem by Raynette Eitel

Across the years you came to me
singing sugared memories of summer
And the pristine frosting of our youth.

Across the years you came to me
strumming love songs on my shredded heart.
I took your hand and danced with you,
gliding over present and into past.

Across the years you came to me
and time slipped away like secrets,
wrinkles smoothed, worries vanished,
our bodies innocent again.

Across the years you came to me
whispering all the things you once said
beneath the passionate swelling of stars
under the discreet tree scarred by our initials.

Across the years you came to me
as molten moonlight mounted my barren bed
moving into my empty, craven dreams.
I awakened with love songs healing my heart
and your kisses bruising my lips.