Tell me about how your life has been better,
Tell me all the storms you've had to weather,
Take a sip from the wine and let me in.
Tell me that the life you've lived is filling,
Tell me all you've done was worth giving,
Everything you had to be set free.
To be the very best of you that you could be.
Laughter alone to break the spell,
How've you been, you're looking well,
Wanna sit down and have a drink?
I've seen you across the world exploring,
Cities turned to mountains, night to morning,
Wanna order appetizers to get us going?
I can't lie, at first my world had stopped,
A part of me was gone, I was lost,
Suffered a lot, but I hear that's part of growing.
Then I took a breath and cleared my head,
Took some stock in life and found myself,
Wanted to be better since life can get away.
I guess the entrées will be here soon,
Loved the pictures of you beneath the moon,
You're still brighter than the sky in my eyes.
New York City in the Summer breathes with life,
Los Angeles in Winter feels so right,
Running through the rain reminded me of you.
How's the chicken, not too dry?
This medium rare is a bit too much,
Maybe another round before dessert to reminisce.
Wandering the streets in Spring beer in hand,
Reminding me of times we loved and shared,
The laughter always drowned away the pain.
I'll never forget those moments by the ocean,
Watching the sunrise with you in my arms,
Glad you've found someone to hold you tight.
Something sweet to wind us down,
Some things have changed, others remain,
I see your youngest is starting school soon.
I'm glad you still enjoy your cup of coffee,
Glad you aren't afraid to enjoy it late,
Which means it's time for us to part ways.
It's good to see you, once again,
Glad your life is going better than planned,
So glad we got a chance to say hello.
Dinner was more than I had hoped for.
I tell you I was nervous walking through that door,
But, I'm glad I came and saw your face.
Work will probably keep you busy,
I know you life has got you spinning,
Though I'm glad you won't ever be alone.
May all your life's expectations keep on bringing,
All of the dreams you've wanted and are living,
Never stop smiling that way to melt all hearts.
-H. Murcia 7:32 PM 6/20/2021