We Were Once Close

We were once close

We almost kissed

Sometimes I think we did

But I know I would have known for sure

We walked around holding hands

We felt natural and at ease

We shared and cared

 And I am pleased we did

We were once close

We almost kissed

We locked the eyes

We shared some smiles

We spent some time

Sometimes for days

Those days were great

Sometimes I miss

We were once close

We almost kissed

I miss the sight of you by me

By self I seat and think of us

Your hairy face and smoother skin

Your voice I hear deep in my sleep

As bold as gold

How I recall

The jokes you shared still make me laugh

I laugh and cry when nostalgia attacks

My friend indeed

My friend in need

We were once close

We almost kissed

We almost did what lovers do

Love was ablaze

I’m still amazed

I’m still in shock

In you I found what lovers miss

I miss the tales you use to tell

I miss the sight of us my friend

I hope we meet and start afresh

I’ll make the time to meet, my friend

Siyabonga Sokhela

Sun 20^th March 2016 15h51

Kit Kat Poetry