The first time
I saw your face
I hoped for distance
But not space
The first time
I heard your voice
My chest heaved with wonder
And I wanted to shout and rejoice
The first time
I touched your hand
I clasped the finger of an angel
My knees faltered but I continued to stand
The first time
I saw you leave
My heart became empty
And I did grieve
The first time
I saw you smile
I regained my teenage yearnings
If only for awhile
The first time
You say goodbye
I hope never to find out
Or to wonder why
