I will show you a place I know, a place where we will be at peace.

Far away from the hubbub of the city, its incessant speed and blaring lights, where

Everything is always on the go. No one looks at

Each other; no one has the time for that.

Let’s escape the suffocating claustrophobia.

Away, we’ll drive until concrete jungles fade into strong coniferous trees, their trunks growing

Tall, so tall that I can’t see where they end.

Here is where we can finally breathe.

Open your eyes wider, take in the sight:

Mountains, standing proud in the distance 

Ever so slightly turn purple in the evening light.

I turn to look at you. We share a secret smile, as I’ve shown this place to

No one else but you; you are special to me. 

The sun dims and the stars begin to blink as we make our way back to the car. We 

Have to go to school tomorrow, and we make small talk. You’re

Excited about our safe haven, one you can’t wait to go back to see.

We slide out of your Saab,

Our legs sticking to the leathery car seats. 

Outside now, we look around to see fireflies begin to

Dance, their flickering light punctuating their pirouettes. 

Sights that are only for you and me.