Eighteen

I wish I could

Have held your hand

Been there for your

First plane ride

I would have

Whispered

I love you

As we took flight

I wish I could

Have sent you flowers

And watch you smell

Mine for the first time.

I would have

Whispered

You are my princess

Across daffodils and lilacs

I wish I could

Kiss you

And pretend we are

Eighteen again.