Acrostic/Haibun: Unrequited

©2017, Olan L. Smith

Underneath the elm on Oak Street sat two young kids―

Never ending friendship is the whisper in the streets,

Round bends and behind doors. Two, James and Julie,

Endearing couple, inseparable friends in a small town

Quietly blowing sweet nothings, picking flower petals.

Unifying words of, "She loves me..." and "He loves me not..."

Interesting stars sparkle in their eyes...puppy love they call it.

Teen years come, and apart they fly from respective nests

Every feather toward another, but secret glances

Directed back speaks of missed opportunities.

In sunlight daisies

Bloom and bees save nectar, as

Sweet honey drips down.