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