A special dedication to Joanne, my first date March 20 1959
Once in a while,
Someones smile can still remind me of you,
Or maybe just the way they have their hair,
The way they walk or a little something they do.
I still remember, even today you and our first date,
Riding around that evening on that Cushman scooter,
Stopping at Tops Drive-Inn for a Sirlioner and a shake,
Breaking down and catching a ride with your friends,
In that beautiful red and white 1955 Ford convertible,
The memory of that first kiss I wish I could taste again.
Once in a while
I can still feel your soft, caressing touch,
The brush of your hand against mine your gentle kiss,
So many years ago but I can still vision you so much.
Once in a while
I hope too maybe you think of moments I shared with you,
A ride together, a walk, or just talking in the school hallway,
A love so young, so innocent, so tender and so true. Maybe Just Once In A While.... ©John/Heavens Gates
Written Sept. 2012
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