love is high school

years ago
puppy love ran rampant
in halls staircases classrooms.
it was simple
only when you look back at it.
uncomplicated love
issues easily forgotten forgiven
the true meaning
elusive from the blind.
now jaded
unable to wade through dog shit
i wait for the real
up and down
anticipate that first argument
to see
how we handle it grow survive
the flames of life.