First Bloom

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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

August 17, 2025, entered in Rob Carmack's Premiere VIII contest

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

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Date: 7/20/2022 11:46:00 AM
So charming Janice. Truly a precious memory of innocent love. Congratulations for your win!
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Date: 7/20/2022 8:32:00 AM
Janice, This is so very sweet. Those memories of youthful loves so precious. Congratulations!
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Date: 7/20/2022 1:37:00 AM
Superbo! So tender and nostalgic. Congrats on your win, Janice
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Date: 7/19/2022 9:27:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A "Creative/Fun" write/story. Summers are filled with many wonderful memories. Have a great/blessed day.......................
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Date: 7/19/2022 4:02:00 AM
Congratulations Janice: Captures all the emotions of young love. Best, SuZ
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/19/2022 6:27:00 AM
Thanks SO much, Suzanne. Janice
Date: 7/19/2022 3:12:00 AM
Excellent poem - well done!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/19/2022 6:26:00 AM
Julia, thank you so much for sponsoring and for my win. I am over the moon! Janice
Date: 5/7/2021 3:03:00 AM
Happy memories Janice that stay with you forever. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/7/2021 6:31:00 AM
Thanks so much, Tom. Janice
Date: 5/6/2021 4:55:00 PM
A wonderful memory that brings you a smile from time to time...
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/7/2021 6:31:00 AM
Thanks, Frederic. Janice
Date: 5/6/2021 5:07:00 AM
Beloved memories of first love blossom in this write. Well done, Janice.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/7/2021 6:30:00 AM
Thanks so much, Vijay. Janice
Date: 5/5/2021 6:37:00 PM
Summer lovin'... happen so fast. Those were the days. Wonderful sonnet. I'm sure all readers can relate. Have a good day.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/7/2021 6:29:00 AM
Thanks, David. Janice
Date: 5/5/2021 11:39:00 AM
Interesting! Will the children of today enjoy an Email as much as their parents enjoyed an hand-written love note? Aloha! Rico
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/5/2021 3:12:00 PM
Thanks so much, Rico. Janice
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