David Bose Poet Limerick

A December Memento

December's chill thawed on that, our first date,
When fingers entwined and brightened my fate:
Two hands, my coat pocket,
I soared like a rocket--
Forty years on, she's my orbiting mate!


December 9, 2022
A December Memento Poetry Contest
Andrea Dietrich, Sponsor

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Kim Rodrigues January 31, 2023 at 1:35 PM How wonderful. Made me think of my brother at a cousin’s wedding. His wife hd her hand in his pocket and another cousin leaned over and with a twinkle in his eye said, “Hey, we’re in church!” LOL

Linda Alice Fowler January 2, 2023 at 8:27 AM Sweet, sweet write David. Congrats! :)

Beata Agustin December 27, 2022 at 6:15 AM Thanks for sharing this. By God's grace, I greet you with the peace and joy of Christmas and prosperous New Year along this present: "the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you.

Christuraj Alex December 25, 2022 at 2:16 AM Great companionship. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Andrea Dietrich December 24, 2022 at 6:54 PM I LOVE this one. It reminds me of when I played handsies with certain boyfriends I had in my youth. Those were the days!! Congrats and merry Christmas.