The place was not a snap to find.
I had to search a bit.
But with devotion in my mind,
I vowed, "Press on. Don't quit!"
The spot was Yes! another sight
which Col and I had shared.
A drive-in theatre that one night
we went to, while still paired!
'Twas in the summer--'95
an eve she planned, of fun;
to Milford, then we all did drive;
'twas Col, me and her son
as well as one of Denny's chums;
so off that night, went we;
to sit aft' day, to night, succumbs;
a pair of shows, to see.
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And also then (I 'member do)
to find it was a task;
Where was this place? I needed to
find out--to stop and ask.
And we were close, I hence, was told,
'twas yonder, very near.
A minute later; lo'n behold!
the drive-in did appear.
We entered; found a place to set;
to park, to call our own.
And from this spot, me and Colette
enjoyed these films...t'were shown.
I viewed this setting once again!
Brought back that long-past eve!
Emotions came, which I'd felt then;
them clearly, did perceive!
I dwelled a bit, while this I saw;
just let the feelings flow.
And what did hit? A sense of awe;
but soon I let it go!
The highway, I returned to; and
I let my thoughts be led...
Then...felt the urge (or the command)
to travel on--to head
for somewhere else, where gone I had
which, too I wished to see.
This journey, to my day...did add;
A shifted urge, struck me!
I'd gone there with another lass;
another stirring done!
We'd seen a play which had Alas!
sparked things...before did shun!
'Twas My Fair Lady, I'd been in;
same summer--'95!
...had been a star but soon'd begin
that awful downward dive!
And this show only, for so long,
just sparked what soon appeared!
It held no joy--just triggers, strong
that lo! the ending neared!
But on one day I felt enthused
to see it, hence once more!
It charmed me now. No more, it bruised!
'Twas nothing to deplore!
This reconnection--what a thrill!
It loudly did announce
the ol' inducement: o'er the hill!
No more, I felt a trounce!
That destination... 'twas my aim;
So head that way, did I
to let those feelings blossum--flame!
A focus fresh was nigh!
And when I got there, such delight
the scenes did all invoke!
I recollected that whole night
and how the ice, it broke!
The era with this lady friend
din't last long--soon derailed,
but now I sensed more than its end;
a partnership which failed!
She helped me reassociate
my feelings with this show.
And this renewal; felt just great!
...could now enjoy it so!
I reveled in each mem-o-ry
which all these scenes did spur.
I'm thankful, I received the key;
'twas this fine day with her!
Though, long we din't together stay,
I want to grateful, be!
Her presence was a gift, this day!
...was such a help to me!
And Col was too, part of this muse;
she was involved. Her role:
the precious friend that I'd soon lose,
which really took its toll!
And My Fair Lady had till now
just stirred up all that pain!
To see it this day did allow
a rebirth in my brain!
So, Col was there but not as my
companion on this date.
These sights foretold 'twas here that I
reduced a load--a weight!
These mem'ries then, were such a gift!
Not felt, was any loss!
This breakthrough huge, was quite a shift;
to bear, had one less cross!
So much...enjoyed the sights 'twere here;
they resonated--glowed!
A day so fine 'twas. That is clear!
Then, time to hit the road.
My driving hence, was filled with smiles
as homeward, I embarked.
And as I drove those many miles
'twere other mem'ries sparked!
One sight reminded me of Sue
another of Denise;
more mem'ries came then forging through;
contentment did increase!
So ev'rything don't lead to Col
like once, it used to be.
There's other eras. She's not all
within my history!
A change has hit--I can't ignore;
her status has been blurred!
She once was alpha--now she's more
a member of the herd!
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