This state is quite a poignant one
and from it, can not hide!
I've vowed, its impact--just accept;
it mustn't be denied!

And when I do, it settles down;
I cope with its effect!
It can't be run from--just give in
and give it due respect!

And then it's OK--bearable,
and with it, I'm at peace,
which lets my focus wander;
my horizons then increase!

And I'm then open to a muse
from yes! another time;
a diff'rent era then appears
and suddenly now I'm

engrossed in this and feeling it!
The Colette muse replaced!
Ah! These are wondrous; what a treat!
To sense them, I am graced!

I welcome, relish and invite
these "Other Era" thoughts!
They bring me pleasure---stir delight!
These mem-ries: joy-filled spots!

But she requested that we meet
when lunch break was at hand;
So, there I'd gone; to meet with her;
a time of sharing planned.

She soon appeared, and t'wards me walked;
beside me, she did sit.
We took a ride to share the time
her schedule did permit.

A wooded spot was close, nearby;
so here's where stop, did we;
a path we found and on it, walked;
...enjoyed the sights--did see.

The whole event returned to me
when see, I did those views.
I so, enjoyed the mem'ries from
this so delightful muse.

And ev'rything within my sight
brought back again, that day;
Each spot was one, which we had shared!
such pleasure came my way!