Adeline Foster - ~Aphasia-

What was that word that began it all?
What enchanting words could we recall?
Were they bold, or were they shy?
Did you speak first, or was it I?
When did the buds of trust first bloom?
On which paths were love’s petals strewn?
When we exchanged our first blithe smile,
Were you planning all the while?
Those words that held my heart entranced,
Were they planned, or just mere chance?
Was it the words, or just the voice?
Did we really make a choice?
Were those words meant to enthrall?
Or did we need the words at all?

When was that word that began it all?
That word that we cannot recall.
Was it night, or was it morn?
Was it meant, or just ill-born?
When did our smiles turn to a frown?
Was it me that got you down?
Were the cares too much to bear?
Did someone carry more than their share?
When did we turn to other plans?
When did we separate our hands?
When did we forget that it was “we”,
And start to say, “it’s 'you' or 'me' ”?
When was that word? Can you recall?
Was it spring, or was it fall?

Adeline Foster

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