From Play to Proposal
Poem #270 • We could fly to the sunset like Wendy, Pan, and friends
They say a proposal starts with memories
but for you it’s with a song
They say a proposal starts with a story
but I knew you all along
You were there when I was a boy
the sandbox was our lot
Our parents ran after us
when we would make a fuss
The adventures may not be relatable
to those who met much later
But who can deny that one is dateable
when you can play pirates vs gator
It seemed we could fly to the sunset
like Wendy, Pan, and friends
for when we sprinkled fairy dust
we made cookies with powdered sugar
now we’re here
and I want to place this ring
on your finger
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This poem beautifully captures the magic of growing up alongside someone who eventually becomes your forever person. The Peter Pan imagery adds a sense of wonder and nostalgia, and the ending feels both sweet and sincere. I especially enjoyed how childhood playfulness evolves naturally into a heartfelt proposal.