Spring unfurled against the heat of summer
To fast bring renewal round to tempt fate;
Till finally the truth became drummer
Silently showing we soon would deflate.
Shared balloon predisposed to pop;
Your hue was beautiful as it shone here
With vividness proved more than merely prop
While we shared this universe minus fear.
In seasons forward of feigned forever
I dream of then as if it were true now
And from such thoughts I wish to leave never.
Though that is something the world won't allow.
I pretend our balloon still exists round
With perfect longevity to astound.






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