how many years

it surprises

me, the new building

that appears

seemingly overnight.

when did that

go up?

it seems like just yesterday

there was a park

there.

trees, a fountain,

a picnic table.

it's where

we used to meet

and talk.

and now this,

seventeen floors of

concrete.

how many years has

it been since

we got together?

we'll have to find a new

place now,

to meet and kiss.