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Cradle Boy

I once robbed the cradle. . . and cuddled a sweet cute boy three years younger than me on the bus ride home from my last church camp. He wrote me my first year at college. It bummed me out to later learn he then dated my younger sisters! Written by Andrea Dietrich in a contest judged 10/16/2015 For the Trashed #3 Contest, sponsor, Broken Wings

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David Fisher

Date: 11/9/2015 3:36:00 PM

This is a fun tale with a mixed blessing as it helped you do well in this contest. Congrats for that!

Jan Allison

Date: 11/9/2015 1:29:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats at your win in the trashed #3 contest Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A

Date: 11/9/2015 11:07:00 AM

Andrew, Congratulations on your Trashed #3 win. SKAT

Wilma Neels

Date: 10/11/2015 9:46:00 AM

lol this made me smile Andrea, he would probably laugh if he got to read this one today :) All the best for the contest

Constance La France

Date: 10/11/2015 9:42:00 AM

Andrea, very nice and charming for the contest, 7, and thanks for visiting my pasta poem ...

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/9/2015 9:09:00 PM

LOL brought me my daily smile, thank you!

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/9/2015 7:30:00 PM

G'day Andrea... thanks for the giggle Andrea - we just cannot alter history but that never bothers us when teens - Lindsay

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/9/2015 5:39:00 PM

If one can't get the pick of the litter then a younger sister will do..LOL..Thanks for stopping by..Hairy is a character alright..He ate so much today and then vomitted it all back up for me to clean up..I think he is going to the vet on Monday...Sara

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/9/2015 2:26:00 AM

Three years is only noticed when you are in school now days. I love the ending on your poem. I had a neighbor boy after me, maybe 13. He was adorable and I was tempted, but I had begun to drive at just 16 and he was still on his bike...it would have never worked. Haha!

Matthew Anish

Date: 10/7/2015 9:13:00 PM

Is this a true story? I believe that my father dated my mother's sister first. That was her older sister. Nice use of the form! Good luck in the contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 10/7/2015 7:42:00 PM

A very funny piece Andrea. Beautiful and eloquence........A.M.

Emile Pinet

Date: 10/7/2015 1:17:00 PM

This poetic trip though your heart is thought provoking, descriptive, and creative all rolled up into a beautiful poem. Well written. Emile.

Daver Austin

Date: 10/7/2015 10:06:00 AM

Great! Keep him in the family. Love, daver

Jennifer Walker

Date: 10/7/2015 9:51:00 AM

I remember him well, I was kind bummed out he didn't even notice me. But he did like Mel and Dori, did he write you about Mel and Dori or did you find out another way? This did make me squirm for you. But it also brought a smile to my lips how you could take this situation and make it sweet.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 10/8/2015 3:53:00 PM

no Jenny, the dang guy never did tell me about Mel and Dori. It sure would be fun to see what happened to him and if he is still gorgeous . He would be 57 now. eegads how time flies.

Kp Nunez

Date: 10/7/2015 9:50:00 AM

lol! Turns out he's not sweet...by "dating" I guess you meant the more conservative definition... :-)))

Caycay Jennings

Date: 10/7/2015 4:35:00 AM

I'm torn between saying, really, church camp! or asking, sisters, plural? Yi. Reminded me of young love. Oh the letters before the internet. Remember how great it was to find one in the box? Holding paper and the knowledge of their handwriting? Obviously, I like this sweet, and, to me, sentimental poem very much ... CayCay

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 10/7/2015 3:58:00 AM

Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. All the best for the contest. TFS

Robert Lindley

Date: 10/6/2015 10:29:00 PM

THATS A HAZARD OF HAVING PRETTY YOUNGER SISTERS, EH? Made me smile my friend. A7

Laura Leiser

Date: 10/6/2015 9:46:00 PM

This is a funny one, Andrea! Great poem :)

Jan Allison

Date: 10/6/2015 8:10:00 PM

this made me smile Andrea - hope he didn't end up marrying your sister now that would smart! good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx7

Michael Tor

Date: 10/6/2015 8:00:00 PM

Andrea was your heart broken. I hope not, it was puppy love. Lol. I hope you didn't hurt much. Did you forgive your younger sisters. Love this cute write. Put a smile on my face.