First Times

I see you.
It's not the first time that I've seen you.
But it's the first time since you left me.
I smile at you.
It's not the first time that you've seen me smile.
But it's the first time since you left me.
I walk with you.
It's not the first time that we have walked together.
But it's the first time since you left me.
I want to hold your hand.
It's not the first time that I've wanted to hold your hand.
But it's the first time that you haven't let me.
You turn to me, my face is reflected in your eyes.
You look at me. I look back at you.
And I ask you.
Give me one more chance.
Give me one more first time.

Copyright Benjamin J Jones. ©