Elizabeth

I remember meeting
                        One fence
                        between us
                        The smell of crisp fall air
                        her blue jacket
                        and her smile
                        Throwing leaves
                        as if they were raindrops of friendship
                        New to September
                        forever to us
                        In one moment
                        we became inseperable

                        I remember her room
                        Holly Hobby pink and white
                        perfect like a fairytale
                        White eyelet pillows trimmed
                        with colorful ribbons everywhere
                        as if rainbows blessed her room
                        Tall shelves held books
                        so many stories
                        amazing animals
                        faraway places
                        mysteries
                        we read each one

                        I remember her laugh
                        and her pigtails silky and yellow
                        Giggling with secrets
                        we would run into the woods
                        Daring were we
                        Spies
                        Fair maidens
                        Rulers of the universe
                        Explorers

                        I remember packing my red bag
                        off to the sleepover
                        Popcorn all night
                        coloring our masterpieces
                        Her mother warning us
                        a tenth time
                        and even after the lights dimmed
                        still talking in our dreams...

                        I remember my first best friend