Ancient Bonds

May the daylight bring you hope After a night of tears, May a friend detain you for an hour of joy After a season of sorrow. Your eyes are more splendorous Than the dancing garden flowers of your youth; I can never see you without an obligation Of compliments for cherished memories. We never graced a church altar with vows, You saved those words for another; Any anger on my part has dissipated Though some hurt and regrets remain. We were once reckless children of passion Laughing in the amusement park breeze And swaying like trees to midnight music That offered freedom and desire. I don't expect you to frequent this city again Or walk with me alone at night along the river Counting the stars that infiltrate the sky With mystical love and the hope or reuniting ancient bonds.