Nostalgia Dropped by Today

Nostalgia dropped by today,

A sudden knock on my door at midnight

I wasn't dressed

I wasn't prepared

I was startled

I was even afraid to an extent

Who might it be at this hour, I wondered

I mustered all the courage I could

Stepped out of my bed,

Stepped out of my comfort zone,
As I walked towards the door,

Seconds felt like hours

Reached for the doorknob and looked through the peephole

My stomach churned and knees wobbled

I recognized the face almost instantly

The familiarity was uncanny

I took a deep breath and pulled the door open

Strong winds gushed in and hit my face

Memories gushed in and hit me in the gut

At a pace faster than in Formula One

I felt the ground shift under my feet

I felt almost powerless

Another gush of wind and memories

He steps inside and approaches me, uninvited

Draws me closer and wraps me in his embrace

His body pressed against mine as he plants a kiss on my cheek

My heart raced and then sank

I shut my eyes and took it all in

Nostalgia dropped by today and said hello

And I welcomed him,

Nostalgia dropped by today,

And I embraced him with open arms.

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