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Bittersweet

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.

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Just James

Date: 9/14/2017 12:28:00 AM

Sooo romantic you softie you! Well done!

Jean Murray
Date: 9/14/2017 4:23:00 AM

Beneath this hard outer shell my poor wee heart still awaits her prince James.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/12/2017 5:52:00 AM

Many congratulations Jean it sure is a bittersweet poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Jean Murray
Date: 9/12/2017 7:48:00 AM

Thank you Jan. I'm pleased as punch.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 9/12/2017 12:58:00 AM

Congrats Jean to win top on your wonderful poem

Jean Murray
Date: 9/12/2017 1:16:00 AM

Thank you Anisha.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/11/2017 10:35:00 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! : )

Jean Murray
Date: 9/12/2017 1:15:00 AM

What can I say but YABBADABBADOO!!!

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/11/2017 7:24:00 PM

Congratulations Jean on your very sweet bittersweet write. Very lovely poem in a lovely form so well-written. Congratulations on your win! :)

Jean Murray
Date: 9/12/2017 1:15:00 AM

Thank you Susan.

Eve Roper

Date: 9/11/2017 6:44:00 PM

Hey lady, back to congratulate you on your win Hugs Eve ~`*

Jean Murray
Date: 9/12/2017 1:14:00 AM

Thank you for that warm embrace Eve.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/4/2017 9:02:00 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! : )

Jean Murray
Date: 9/5/2017 1:23:00 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.

Tim Smith

Date: 9/4/2017 6:39:00 PM

I don't remember...maybe if we recreate the scene it will all come back

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/5/2017 8:46:00 PM

If you dont remember your sleeping on the couch!!!! ( at least thats how it works for me) LOL

Jean Murray
Date: 9/4/2017 8:13:00 PM

Yes let's Tim.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/4/2017 5:23:00 PM

If, if only we guys knew this in advance!!!! LOL ( we never learn )

Jean Murray
Date: 9/4/2017 8:08:00 PM

The thrill is in the chase they say Arthur. More thrilling still......the kiss was French!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 9/4/2017 4:50:00 PM

you've nailed that feeling, jean!

Jean Murray
Date: 9/4/2017 8:04:00 PM

Thank you Ilene.It was nice to return to that night.

Eve Roper

Date: 9/4/2017 3:12:00 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 :(

Eve Roper
Date: 9/6/2017 12:00:00 AM

I'm sorry, Jean, a woman needs to be loved, but there are men that can make things hard... Hugs Eve

Jean Murray
Date: 9/4/2017 3:22:00 PM

I was seventeen Eve. It lasted a year, until my 18th birthday. On that day my heart was crushed by him. Bittersweet indeed.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/4/2017 3:00:00 PM

- Bittersweet Jean, but you still remember it - Lovely written - I have another kiss for you in my last poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray
Date: 9/4/2017 3:20:00 PM

I'm still laughing.....