I’ll always remember That morning when unexpectedly I phoned you from the bus station It must have been four a.m. You came running to meet me I’d never been so happy to see you The chill in the air was delightful We strolled for hours The downtown sidewalks and canal It was much too early To find an open coffee shop We finally stopped at a park bench At times joking and laughing At times ponderous and peaceful Talked about everything under the sun Shared our thoughts and philosophies That’s when we decided To share homebrewed coffee It was a time to cherish forever Precious among my most tender memories Read on air by invitation ~ May 5, 2021 'WORDS & MUSIC' AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Submitted on October 28, 2017 for contest FREE VERSE III sponsored by LAURA LOO - RANKED 3RD