Summer Day in New York

By Daisy Dai

It was a beautiful summer day in New York.

I saw a couple riding a scooter together
her in a sun hat and yellow dress dotted with sunflowers
arms wrapped warmly around his waist
him in a white button down and tan khakis
pointing at the scenery
eagerly showing her the legendary landmarks
her laughing at his excitement

It was a fleeting moment of pure happiness.
They were gone around the corner before I could
even stop to click a mental picture.

But it brought tears to my eyes.
Because I have given up hope that
I will ever find a love like that.

PC: Kristin Todorova