It was the end of senior year
a time when many cry.
A time for new beginnings
and a time to say good-bye.
This day I couldn't bear it
For Ernie held my heart.
now he was on crutches
me not wanting to part.
I offered to walk with him
carry books out to the car
putting keys in my pocket
I knew the walk was far.
Thinking he misplaced his keys
me silent as a stone,
wanting to delay goodbye
and trying to postpone.
Hobbling, we retraced our steps
his face grimaced in pain
all the while holding keys
afraid now to explain.
Finally on a little bench
we sat down to rest.
My heart overcome with guilt
I finally confessed.
Looking up into his eyes
and holding fearful breath
waiting for Ernie to explode
I was scared to death.
My eyes were met with autumn
his were filled with fun
The kiss was an explosion
it could have rocked the sun.
I saw the stars behind my eyes
and felt a lifetime's thrill
my grip on his keys loosened
The universe stood still.
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Nice write, and thanks for entering my contest. Blessings, Patty 
