too good to be true

by Calista Dirdja

Remember sitting upon
the beach’s bench that nightfall?
We are looking at those fishermen’s old boats
adorned with white fluorescent lights
forming a line like the constellations.

It got us to listen to our nostalgic song
that blended in with the wave’s vociferous sound.
Less talking, much sensing, and immersing
it felt so blissful, yet serene and peaceful.

Tell me,
Have you had the same dream as I?
To will have returned,
to will have recalled the memory;
To will have relished the night,
the love, and the future filled with euphoria.

Ah, it’s too good to be true.