There are things I used to do
earlier in life
that seemed to have passed me by.
I no longer play with the action figures
I built out of wire and tape.
I can’t seem to find them around anymore.

I don’t play audio cassettes or vinyl these days.
My ears never recognized the “warmth” of LPs anyway.
Science fiction doesn’t seem to appeal to me
the way it used to.
I don’t ignore it, but it doesn’t
scratch the itch it once did.
Biking has fallen by the wayside.
I haven’t done it in years.

And you. I can’t explain it
but I haven’t been around you in so long.
I don’t know why the appeal has lapsed
and I cannot bring it back.
Some things simply change
over time.

Perhaps I will see you again.
I would like to think so
when I need some comfort
and warmth
at the right time
with the right memories.

I hope to come to you again.
Until then!