"Recall"

Shikamaru's love poem to Ino…

Ah, my first poem to be sent to you like it! ;-) SK

Do you still remember when we first met?

You've probably forgotten it, I bet.

But I still recall those sweet memories

Of cold Decembers and warm Januaries.

It all began on a warm, sunny day.

The birds were singing, that moment in May.

That day, I met a girl who seemed new

With hair oh so gold and eyes oh so blue.

Her mane was like the warm summer sun

My heart then told me that you needed someone.

Your turquoise eyes, as blue as the see

I then figured out that you needed me.

The breeze was light, and the flowers, in bloom

Yes, I soon found out that I needed you too.

T held your hand tight, and there, I vowed

Under the trees that covered the clouds.

Ever since that very day

We met at the park to dance and to play.

Pushing the swing, so high, you soared.

I've never felt this feeling before.

Do you still remember the month of July?

When it rained so hard and gray was the sky.

The wind blew so strongly and you held my hand

Those memories passed like the air and the sand.

My childhood with you was the best of my years

When we stood together to face all our fears.

But as we grew older; this, Ino, I knew:

That I slowly became even further from you.

New interests, new people, new dreams and new love

As I saw you part, my heart felt so rough.

As I saw you moving to someone else,

My whole world was dust and now, it still swells.

I never find it so hard to admit

That I envy Sasuke, even a bit.

As you gaze and dream of your newly-found love,

There's something inside that still makes me throb.

And as the nights pass, I still think of you.

And wish very often you'd think of me too.

Why did you go and what do I lack?

It's still wrong to force you dear, to love me back.

As I stand behind a crooked brick wall,

All of those memories, so well, I recall.

Yes, I'm still jealous, but I will not show

Even if I'd have to let you go.

Sometimes I wish that we could go back

Just so I could give you that warm, loving smack.

I just want to hold your hands again

And to see you smile, my beautiful friend.

I still do not know if I should let you go

But if you feel the same, oh please let me know.

Though now, I doubt I could still make you mine

But I'll be waiting on from time to time.

Darling, if Sasuke, one day breaks your heart

Call me, and I WILL tear his body apart.

My love for you, Ino, will remain that strong.

This poem is for you (and boy is it long…)

This is for Ino, a special friend I now love.

Yes, Ino. Call me crazy, but yes, I'm in love with you.

Be mad, or whatever. Do anything to me:

Slap me, hit me or even tear my eyes outta their sockets.

As long as it makes you happy, I would do anything.

I wouldn't care how much pain I'd have to go through just to see you pleased.

Do anything you want.

Just remember I'm still the same, old smart lazy guy you always knew.

I won't change, and I'll always be here for you.

To listen to you, to look at you, and to help you out-

But please, I beg: Do NOT cry to me at the dead of night.

I'd be far too lazy to do anything… I'd be too busy sleeping and dreaming…

So maybe, tell me 'bout it the next day… Or the day after… Or next week…

P.S. If Sasuke does anything to hurt you, HE'S DEAD, I tell you. D-E-D! DEAD!

Yawn… That is, if I'm not too lazy at the moment… You know me.

Love you, you sexy thing. Mwah! SMACK!

-Shikamaru

INO: Awww, how sweet! Except for that CRAPPY last part! That was so damn annoying!

Ah, young love…

So sweet,

Yet sometimes kinda bitter…

Sometimes hot 'n' spicy,

But definitely not salty…

Oh, whatever. This thing's done.

I'll go back to fixing my sock drawer.

Buh-bye! ;-) SK