once upon a time... the morning air, so light and sweet, silkily tracing our insides with the promise of youth, recharged our impulses and laughter.

once upon a time... your hair was soft, and my smile demure.

once upon a time... we hid under a canopy of translucent wonder, encompassed by warmth and sheltered from the elements beyond, our faces shadowed and painted.

once upon a time... the bells tolled one, two, three.

once upon a time... i felt weightless, supported only by the greenness below, and from you above.

once upon a time... we forgot reality and allowed ourselves to transcend...

once upon a time... i was impervious.

once upon a time... time stopped forever.