My First


from the ABC set Lovers, Liars and Just Good Friends.

Kkkkkkkisssssssssssssss.
I made that sound,
said the word
the first time.
Who
knew how to do
them at twelve?
Other boys?

Fruit
is the taste I
remember.
A berry:
rasp, maybe straw?

Less
saliva than
more knowing
hot kisses
I've
enjoyed much more
- and think of
so much less.

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Comments

Silver Spun Sand | September 1, 2008 - 17:07

I remember my first kiss. We were both twelve. He has improved since then I must admit ... but after forty or so years, he's had quite a lot of practice!

I enjoyed your poem, very much.

"Fruit
is the taste I
remember.
A berry:
rasp, maybe straw?"

My favourite stanza.

Tina