First Words Poem by Barbara Villabol

I was 19 or 20 and 40 years later I still carry him in my heart. We were both art majors at Florida State University, engaged to be married. Our families interfered and he broke off the engagement. Many years later he found me and had been searching for me. He was married for a second time, and content. He only wanted to see me, talk to me, look into my eyes one more time. I will always have an ember of love and passion for him. His wife has forbidden him to communicate with me. But I know I am in his heart as well.