The last time I saw you,
Chris Pine was James T. Kirk.
While he was killing aliens
with the cocky panache of a hero
who knows he’s destined for great things,
you were battling demons
with increasing weariness
you didn’t let anyone see.
When the credits rolled – universe saved –
you asked what I’d do next.
The pub, perhaps,
but no, in life, now uni’s done –
I had no answer then;
some days, I’m afraid,
I still owe you one.
We didn’t hug goodbye that night.
Maybe we shook hands?
Memory, this funny thing…
yours, I carry everywhere.
Paul Wesley is Kirk now.
One day, we’ll meet at the second star to the right
and I’ll tell you all about
the adventures you’ve missed.
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