An Old Boyfriend

She was a warm, spring breeze
In my way back when
She’s still the woman of my dreams
and I’m just an old boyfriend

I ran fast and free
Wilder than the wind
She said, lover stay with me
but I’m just an old boyfriend

Looking back now I can see how
she loved me so
My life was a blur and I just couldn't see
what lay down the road

Class reunion she and her husband 
go slow dancing by
She gives me a little smile/lays her head on his shoulder
and closes her eyes

She is an autumn breeze
cool against my skin
Color fades from falling leaves
and I’m just an old boyfriend


© Richard Helm