he fell in love with the girl down the street// who wore leather jackets// and skirts with classical art// she wore combat boots and had green hair// but somehow she made it work// her septum was pierced// and they fit together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle// her smile was always brighter around him// and his eyes always shined with happiness// they exchanged I love you's on their sixth date// on a cool summer night// after going to the record store and buying six vinyl// they exchanged their first kiss three weeks before christmas// when he was over at her house// helping her wrap presents// she giggled and wrapped her arms around him// and he slung an arm around her waist// they went off to college// and got new lovers// they lost touch in the winter// and tht spring was the coldest they had ever lived through// they were reunited in the summer// but the flames had gone from their eyes// and the love had faded from their lips
