The breeze suddenly came upon

The deserted worn seat

Moving ever so slightly

As if we were there again…

It was a summer afternoon

You looked so pretty in your pink top

You had set lemonade for two

As my thoughts wandered and wouldn’t stop

Your hand gently touched mine

And I trembled, nervous, but so happy

We were young and so naïve

That was a time that meant so much to me

We spoke the better part of the day

Until your mom called you for evening meal

I wanted so much to stay and hoped

That you felt what I was beginning to feel

As that old porch swing is where it began

I knew I loved you when you touched my hand

I see us there right now, so wonderfully clear

I see it darling, as if you were here

Foot after foot, up your porch steps

That evening after our very first date

Hand in hand to that swing we had walked

I had no concern if it was getting late

I knew then and know now, the feelings inside

They were strong, undeniably alive

I can feel them with me here and now

I carry you always, here inside

As that old porch swing is where it began

I knew I loved you when you touched my hand

I see us there right now, so wonderfully clear

I see it darling, as if you were here

You may be gone, love, but know this true

It’s your love I relive and of which I sing

As I sit on this porch on this warm summer day

You’re right next to me on our old porch swing