FLASHBACK

I was at a river bank

afar from all congeries

Sitting on a rusty bench

rewinding old memories.

Not every pain was hurting

Nor every laugh comforting

Flashing across in a streak

it all seemed overwhelming.

Thoughts already plied over

me n my heart, now heavier

Gray clouds, a heavy wind

In no time did they appear.

Felt I then over my cheek

the descend of a tiny drop

Couldn’t decipher if it was

the drizzle or my tear drop.

I left and I turned around

For one last look n it dawned

All that had been trivial then

Now, had an impact profound.

Like the everyday sunshine

Like the river water, pristine

Each day i lived has made me

which now tastes like old wine.