Christel, this is just beautiful - sad and emotional. That guy should have both eyes blackened ;-) for leaving.
~Chelle~

I can't tell you how often I've thought about these kinds of moments. I love the strength that forces its way through this. These little things can be so huge.

so sad...heartbreaking really.

Beautiful substance, romantically woven!

Breathtaking. I find that deep inside I still have feelings for girls I dated in the past. Sometimes it never goes away. My wife knows and it's not like I sit here and dwell on it. We all have fragments of former loves. I was reading Tuesdays with Morrie and he said the same thing. Just because you're older doesn't mean those feelings are gone. So the statement in your final stanza will probably remain true.

Worthy twist to the "dream lover" concept!