A Girl in a Forgetful World

Dandelion

Golden sunshine rays

Wash over my face

As your smile washes over the world. 

The grass sways in the wind

As we sway to the music.

Your lips are soft

Like the ice cream cone we shared.

The ocean waves are gentle

As we walk on the beach

And your fingers brush my cheek. 

Here we are, 

In a field of dandelions,

Love songs bouncing from petal to petal.

You are my dandelion

That brightens my world 

With your golden hair.

You are my dandelion,

Soft in touch

And soft in heart. 

Your heartbeat

Matches mine

As we hold hands.

Everyone smiles,

Everyone watches,

Everyone stares.

I used to be one of those people,

Staring,

As another woman got your love

And I was left to the side.

I pity those who have not found their dandelion,

For I would not trade mine for the world.

Even when we are apart -

Miles or oceans away - 

You will always be in my heart.

I will pick a dandelion from this field

When you are gone

And I am missing you.

I will flip through the pictures on my phone

Of you and me smiling,

And I will hold the dandelion to my heart.

For you are my dandelion,

Infesting my heart 

With a garden of golden waves.

Because you are my dandelion,

I will never let go.