among the tulip beds in the park

tulips in their colorful candy colors

we spread our blanket, set out our books

our thermos and basket of treats

our island in the park, our micro-

world, our little home away from home

we talk and we read and we admire

the tulips and sky and spring-green

the trees in bloom, the air so fresh

the potential so great, having faith

in each other, knowing that today is a day

we an replicate any time we want

all we need are the ingredients

that time is on our side, and always will be