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poem

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I had an imaginary friend.
Although she seemed quite real to me.
Someone on whom I could depend
always and absolutely.

As I grew up and made real friends
She faded out quite gradually
I must suppose as childhood ends
so does our youthful fantasy

I kept her picture in mind.
Albeit quite unconsciously
When in due course I tried to find
the ideal girl to marry me.

I found my child hood friend again.
No longer imaginary,
and I began to wonder then
if she too had imagined me.

Perhaps we were allowed to see
When in our childish innocence
what in the future was to be.
It seemed to us to make good sense.

We wed and raised a family
I still love her and she loves me.
We live together happily.
And on this subject we agree.

It was intended we should wed
as we would do eventually.
We were allowed to see ahead
as children do with clarity.

Before they're taught it cannot be
by adults who have forgotten how
very clearly younger children see.
Because they only see the now..

The future is a mystery
that adults cannot penetrate.
Though children can quite easily
Perceive what is to be their future fate.

At least we two believe it's true
Though other folk may disagree
What you believe is up to you
We may be wrong quite possibly.

14-Jan-09

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