Gentlewords

For Rachel

The summer of 2004, only a short time in the city,

My new beginning was fresh, my shoulder needed attention,

Destiny was in favor of us, we came together

We were not shy, we enjoyed each other.

We did crafts and cooked, we played and laughed,

We no longer wore the shoes of children, but we still could kid like them.

Sometimes silly, sometimes mellow, with our hearts and mind,

we practiced silence and felt it flow.

The summer was painful, my bicycle stayed at home,

But it was also a beautiful time for me.

Her way was very strong and also advanced,

So I had to avoided, her retreat was wisely.

Because I didn't understand her, I kept believing and stayed loyal

But it was too late and she spoke with no wrath

At last, after weeks I was joyful and healthy,

We then saw each other, we hesitated to speak words.

Emotions and thoughts began to sway,

I was so sad, and I wrote my words to her.

After weeks of requesting an answer, she heard me.

She made it clear, we were split up.

She will always stay with me, she'll stay in my heart

Making me glad, my heavenly star, my friend.

Only once in my life, such Luck I have experienced

I thank you peacefully and wish you luck!

Hannover, September 14^th 2007