forever

against the rail
that borders the thin lake
holding sky
and a setting sun,
the two lovers,
so young,
press their bodies
into one another.
whispering loudly
about fidelity and love.
she's holding a small
white dog on a leash,
his hands
are on her hips.
they are alone and surrounded
by others.
you sit on the bench
ten feet away.
decisions that will change
their lives
forever are about
to be made.