It took you long enough
You say –
Or did I say?

And do I remind you
Of your youth?
Well you do.
Remind me –
Of my youth.

Sir, I think we've met before
Another time perhaps
Like 1869 –
Perhaps we were lovers
Or brothers.

I'd tell you
You smell of soap and dandelions
If I knew your smell at all
Because that's how –
I remember you

Sir, I know we've met before
In youth
In 1869 –
But it took too long.

Perhaps lovers or brothers
But in another time.