Remembering when we were both 15,
and met without a clue we’d share a year
so filled with enterprise and no caffeine
(one never knows until the vision’s clear
with hindsight, how significant some hours
contribute to the memories we’ll hold).
We shared strong intellect, eccentric powers,
and soft repulse to do what we were told.

Our private phrase – “No childhood’s complete
that doesn’t include (we’d fill in the blank)…”
We set about to run away, to cheat
and smoke and drink, with no one else to thank
but us and our extraordinary view.
I look back now with pride, and laughter too.