Premiere Contest WinnerBittersweet

B ittersweet is the first love of youth.
I remember very well that first kiss.
T he anticipation had been growing.
T he knowledge of knowing it was coming.
E very fibre of my being seeing
R uby lips about to descend on mine.
S waying in that romantic slow dance.
W ith mistletoe milling among the couples.
E ventually held high above us.
E nding the weeks of wishing he would
T ake me and embrace me as he should.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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James Avatar
September 14, 2017 at 12:28 AM
Sooo romantic you softie you! Well done!
Murray Avatar
September 14, 2017 at 4:23 AM
Beneath this hard outer shell my poor wee heart still awaits her prince James.
Allison Avatar
September 12, 2017 at 5:52 AM
Many congratulations Jean it sure is a bittersweet poem:-) hugs Jan xx
Murray Avatar
September 12, 2017 at 7:48 AM
Thank you Jan. I'm pleased as punch.
Dutta Avatar
September 12, 2017 at 12:58 AM
Congrats Jean to win top on your wonderful poem
Murray Avatar
September 12, 2017 at 1:16 AM
Thank you Anisha.
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 10:35 PM
Yay! I am so happy to see this excellent Acrostic win First Place Jean! I thought it would do well, as you know already, I thought it was one of the best Acrostics I'd read and I see Kevin agrees. Congratulations! : )
Murray Avatar
September 12, 2017 at 1:15 AM
What can I say but YABBADABBADOO!!!
Ashley Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 7:24 PM
Congratulations Jean on your very sweet bittersweet write. Very lovely poem in a lovely form so well-written. Congratulations on your win! :)
Murray Avatar
September 12, 2017 at 1:15 AM
Thank you Susan.
Roper Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 6:44 PM
Hey lady, back to congratulate you on your win Hugs Eve ~`*
Murray Avatar
September 12, 2017 at 1:14 AM
Thank you for that warm embrace Eve.
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 4, 2017 at 9:02 PM
Jean, your wonderful acrostic is one of the best I have read! It seamlessly flows, moving line by line so elegantly that it seems not to be an Acrostic at all. What a fantastic example this is! Brava! It manages to return us all to that memorable first kiss. Mine was with one of the most handsome guys in the school. It was one of the most pleasant surprises I have ever had. I was not popular in High School. We never kissed again! : )
Murray Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 1:23 AM
That's a shame Connie!! Your comments are so kind to contain such high praise. My default mode is rhyme no matter what the form and acrostic is one of my favourite. I'm glad you like it.
Smith Avatar
September 4, 2017 at 6:39 PM
I don't remember...maybe if we recreate the scene it will all come back
Vaso Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 8:46 PM
If you dont remember your sleeping on the couch!!!! ( at least thats how it works for me) LOL
Murray Avatar
September 4, 2017 at 8:13 PM
Yes let's Tim.
Vaso Avatar
September 4, 2017 at 5:23 PM
If, if only we guys knew this in advance!!!! LOL ( we never learn )
Murray Avatar
September 4, 2017 at 8:08 PM
The thrill is in the chase they say Arthur. More thrilling still......the kiss was French!
Bauer Avatar
September 4, 2017 at 4:50 PM
you've nailed that feeling, jean!
Murray Avatar
September 4, 2017 at 8:04 PM
Thank you Ilene.It was nice to return to that night.
Roper Avatar
September 4, 2017 at 3:12 PM
Bittersweet, I can see your radiant glow on your face, Jean.. lovely write. I can remember my first crush at 10 ... bittersweet and shy... never live it :(
Roper Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 12:00 AM
I'm sorry, Jean, a woman needs to be loved, but there are men that can make things hard... Hugs Eve
Murray Avatar
September 4, 2017 at 3:22 PM
I was seventeen Eve. It lasted a year, until my 18th birthday. On that day my heart was crushed by him. Bittersweet indeed.
Andresen Avatar
September 4, 2017 at 3:00 PM
- Bittersweet Jean, but you still remember it - Lovely written - I have another kiss for you in my last poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Murray Avatar
September 4, 2017 at 3:20 PM
I'm still laughing.....
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