Sweet

By Eric Heppner

The days outside
Spent in the sun
When the days were long
And life fun

The cherry juice
That stained the lips
And sped life along
On sugars whips

The secret hugs
Behind sheds of wood
When love was young
And understood

The awe that’s felt
At the spread of wings
When it is realized how
Big life really is

The speed that is found
When pedal is moved
Where freedom is born
And confidence proved

The strength of atlas
The softening bliss
The simple sweetness
Of just one kiss