That Summer Night

Just after eleven, On that warm summer night. We walked gleefully, As the dark, black sky Hung over us. The stars like sprinkles On an ice cream cone. Scattered across the sky. “Let’s hop the fence,” She said, and we giggled. They climbed over without hesitation, but I stood nervous. I found some courage, And swung a leg over the Cold, metal fence. They giggled furiously at me Because I was frozen. I lost my balance and Over I fell, Into the dark, unknown ground. A nice, bloody slit On my tanned calf. But I didn't care Or feel any pain Because we were young And we were happy, On that summer night.