Champagne Summer

Champagne Summer

My mind wanders back
To a year long ago
When my glass was full
And my heart all aglow

We walked hand in hand
And stood by the shore
Both of us wondering
What life had in store

We laughed and we talked
That very first night
Both wide awake
Until dawn’s early light

I wonder if he recalls
Our first breakfast together
When we tried to look calm
And talk of the weather

Or that very first sip
Of sparkling champagne
Or that walk in the park
In the warm summer rain

Just memories now
But they’re still crystal clear
Of that champagne summer
Of that champagne year

©Marian Barker