The Souvenir

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

It was so special, yet I did fear
I'd be unable to keep the memory near.
This wonderful weekend you gave to me;
Time and distance make it so hard to see.
But unpacking brought me a sweet surprise;
There was your shirt before my eyes.
And as I held it to me and smelled your scent,
It came back so sharp how our time was spent.
Once again I could see the plane land;
Feel your warm skin with my hand.
Feel the excitement at the way you could drive,
Remember feeling so very alive.
I can remember laughing from the start;
From the first you worked to ease my heart.
I gave myself into your care,
And let you take me everywhere;
To Hooters with the "racing team",
The time we spent there was like a dream.
And dancing long into the night
You pulling me close, holding me tight.
Then there was the magic of the track;
I would give anything to go back.
The drivers and cars so close to me,
I saw everything I wanted to see.
But better that anything in my mind,
Was the times we were alone, I find.
I never counted on being treated so well,
And you loved pleasing me too, I could tell.
The memories come so strong and sweet,
So finding this shirt is kind of neat.
And though I hated to see you go....
I can't wait to come there and play in the snow!