We sat so near how could I miss Your independent charm Sheltered there beneath your breast Where your thoughts could do no harm. Your laughter meant to penetrate Like the winking of your heart A thousand notes reverberate The place where we first start.

There upon the balcony My fearful Juliette Unsure what was happening Too young to feel regret. Letting down and taking hold Your guard was out of place Too late now you gave away The smile upon your face.

A tattered pack of shoulder-friends A feast of kings to eat Then a word in stereo When toe to toe we meet. And when outside I felt a kiss Like a moon-drop in its power A gift box wrapped in innocence A lifetime for an hour.