Forever

Forever in the stillness of water's embrace,

I thought our bond would forever grace.

In that pool, beneath dim moon's glow,

A moment frozen, in time's gentle flow.

With a friend from high school, by my side,

Both shedding layers, our secrets to confide.

Chlorine heaven, a sanctuary of trust,

Where no shame lingered, no fear to combust.

Naked reflections, twins in the night,

Bodies intertwined, in soft moonlight.

We both lied about who we were each day,

Yet in that moment, truth found its way.

I helped you shave, a tender touch,

Soap and razor, a gesture of much.

Pink hues swirling, down your legs they fell,

Washing away years, a secret to tell.

Sixteen years of growth, in the wrong direction,

Down the drain, a cleansing reflection.

Karen Carpenter's voice, a gentle hum,

"We've only just begun," a song to become.

In the stillness of water, a bond so true,

A memory cherished, forever in view.

In that pool, on that dim-lit night,

Forever intertwined, in love's soft light.