My Schoolyard Sweetheart

I miss you.

My schoolyard sweetheart.
So many years we spent hand in hand. I was your favorite. Everyone knew it. If we walked into a room together it was like all lights and eyes were on us. People on the street used to acknowledge our bond.
We were supposed to change the world together. Do you remember that? I was destined to be better than your ex. Even though I knew that everyone would forever compare me to him. But that was a burden that I was more than willing to carry.

Our first kiss was like magic. Even though it left me with a sore throat.
Every date we had went to second base. Sometimes even more than that.
Remember how we used to love to go to the carnival? We could ride the carousel for hours.
Trips across the country together. Those were the days.
Oh, and that one time at the park. With the Dalmatian. I know you remember that.
Do you remember that one big storm when we sat in the house for hours?
And once that was washed up we ran to the beach to watch the sunset. That one night felt like years.

But that night didn't last as long as we thought it would, did it?

I told you that I had to go away for college. It was really important to me. You promised that you would be here when I got back.
But I knew that things were different when I would go back for visits.
You started to lock your eyes on someone knew. Is he better than me? No. Not even close. But what can I do? In your eyes I chose education over you.

Do you hate me now?

At times you make me question those decisions that I made. But in my heart I know that what I did was right. I didn't turn my back on you. You turned your back on me! I'm still the same man. In fact, I'm an even better man than I was then.

One day you'll remember. One day we'll be back to where we were. But this time I know to be cautious with you. I must act fast at a slow pace.

Do you remember me yet?


Live, love & learn!
-The King