First Bloom
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Though brief, it was a time I’ll always treasure.
Its essence shines, undimmed by fleeting years.
That June was filled with pleasure beyond measure.
First bloom of love was sweetest of premieres.
At summer camp, a boy so cute and funny
became my friend--then boyfriend, very soon.
His brilliant smile made rainy days seem sunny.
His arm around my shoulder made me swoon.
With close of camp and time together pending,
we stole a kiss and promised “Every day,
I’ll call” and “Many letters I’ll be sending.”
Such fervor fourteen-year-olds’ words convey!
Though youth, with its first love and freshness, flees,
we celebrate it through our memories.
May 5, 2021
in Brian Strand's All Yours May 7, 2021 contest--placed 1st
January 24, 2022
entered in the Absolutely Anything Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Shreya LN
July 17, 2022
entered in the Your Favourite Poem from 2021 Contest Placed 2nd
Sponsor: Julia Ward
Copyright © Janice Canerdy | Year Posted 2021
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