First Date, Last Date

Poet's Notes
(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like John Watt.


"Andrea, with the accent on the dray",
she coyly introduced herself to me.
Exotic, dazzling beauty; to this day
her face still lingers in my memory.

My life till then seemed vaguely out of tune,
now, dulcet melodies played in my ear.
Her smile could warm the sun and melt the moon -
I'd dreamed of dating her that whole school year.

"Quit you like men", my father used to say,
so girding up my loins, I asked her out.
Expecting her rejection that tense day,
she answered, "Sure!" as I suppressed a shout.

We went out for some pizza, piping hot;
I saw in her no scarcity nor flaw.
My mind in wonder at her every thought,
meanwhile my eyes were pleased by what they saw.

Her lovely hair, like melted chocolate: rich
and silky smooth, at just the perfect length.
Good conversation was what scratched her itch
and I came thinking that was just my strength.

Sometimes though, bridges end up getting burned;
teen dreamers should be wary where they roam.
For when our dinner check arrived, I learned
alas, I'd left my money back at home!

Hugely embarrassed, I could barely speak;
up to that point, how nice the night had been.
I hardly left my room for one whole week,
too shy to ever ask her out again.

Life turned out great, I married well. And yet,
she still remains 'the one that got away'.
I reminisce with traces of regret,
Andrea, with the accent on the dray.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 7/23/2020 3:10:00 AM
Aww a sweet anecdote , though it didnt turn out to be a happy ever after it really captured both youth's appeals and awkwardness. Nicely done!
Login to Reply
Watt Avatar
John Watt
Date: 7/23/2020 10:52:00 PM
Thank you Rercy. Again, writing about the traumas of teen dramas.
Date: 7/9/2020 8:39:00 PM
Oh, John, that is quite the story!! I bet she would have loved another date with you. Why are teenage boys so darn insecure?? Did you call your house at the restaurant to have your dad bring the money? You will have to tell me. Loved this!
Login to Reply
Watt Avatar
John Watt
Date: 7/12/2020 12:34:00 AM
I sent a Soup mail with how the story ended. I would love to meet her again and ask her side of the story!
Date: 7/7/2020 9:03:00 PM
Such a inspired, detailed work you've crafted here. I enjoyed the reading and am sure God worked things out for the best for you! He always does. I'm sending love and wishing you many blessings from above, dear friend :)
Login to Reply
Watt Avatar
John Watt
Date: 7/7/2020 9:55:00 PM
Thanks for the kind and generous words. Yes, God is good and has worked it all out for the best. Thank you, dear friend ~ John
Date: 7/7/2020 8:51:00 PM
Excellent narrative poem with strong lyrical touches, John. Janice
Login to Reply
Watt Avatar
John Watt
Date: 7/7/2020 9:44:00 PM
Thank you, my poetry friend. Much appreciated ~ John
Date: 7/7/2020 6:33:00 PM
Excellent tale of a teen's embarrassment, John! Looking back, isn't it amazing how easily flustered we all got back then?! Just think how smoothly you would have handled things then if you were the adult that you are now... Oh, well... As you say, that one got away! Superb penning! ~ Gershon
Login to Reply
Watt Avatar
John Watt
Date: 7/7/2020 6:59:00 PM
Age is wasted on the old... no wait, Youth is wasted on the aged... no wait, uh never mind my brain needs a nap, lol! Thanks for the visit. You're right, I would have handled life much differently if I were me, no wait, I WAS me... never mind, haha!
Date: 7/7/2020 5:39:00 PM
Congrats John on your podium win, in Silent's contest--what matters is you found the love of your life...and it is so much fun reminiscing.
Login to Reply
Watt Avatar
John Watt
Date: 7/7/2020 6:57:00 PM
Agreed, Vijay. My life now is very good, and would not have been possible without the many missteps of my youth. All part of the plan, I say! Thank you for the visit, my friend ~ John
Date: 7/7/2020 2:55:00 PM
Oh this is such a gripping account John! It makes me smile trying to imagine you being out on a date in your youth, lost in a dreamworld. Alas your beautiful experience ended up in embarrassment but I am sure you felt that way because we tend to think too much in youth. Enjoyed this experience of yours my friend. Congratulations on your win! :)
Login to Reply
Watt Avatar
John Watt
Date: 7/7/2020 6:16:00 PM
I'm glad it could make you smile, Aditi. I am old enough now to laugh about my teenage traumas, and share those smiles with my poetry friends. I see you had a winning poem in the contest, too. Heading over to check it out now, my friend!
Date: 7/7/2020 2:35:00 PM
Funny how things work out, I often think of those that got away but then I wouldnt have the family I have now, so no regrets. Well written John. Tom
Login to Reply
Watt Avatar
John Watt
Date: 7/7/2020 5:53:00 PM
I agree, Tom. I can laugh about those youthful blunders that kept me from succeeding with certain love interests but any one of them would have deprived me of the winning lottery ticket I ended up with! Thank you, sir.
Date: 7/7/2020 2:31:00 PM
Ahh see that was sweet! Enjoyed the lil trip you let us take into your life!;)
Login to Reply
Watt Avatar
John Watt
Date: 7/7/2020 5:52:00 PM
Thank you for the sweet words, Brenda! Take care, John
Date: 7/7/2020 10:31:00 AM
You weaved a wonderful story of teenage infatuation, angst, and insecurities. I imagine if you saw her today, you would both laugh about it. Congrats on your win, John! Blessings, Rhonda xx
Login to Reply
Watt Avatar
John Watt
Date: 7/7/2020 11:12:00 AM
You are so right, Rhonda. One benefit of aging is that the wine tends to mellow. Thank you, my friend, for the congrats and blessings, same to you on both counts ~ John
Date: 7/7/2020 10:08:00 AM
Smooth Poetic flow of emotive urge. I admire. Congrats to win.
Login to Reply
Watt Avatar
John Watt
Date: 7/7/2020 10:29:00 AM
Thank you, Anisha. It's always nice to be admired by one you admire! Blessings on your day ~ John
Date: 7/7/2020 9:23:00 AM
Sounds like a true story to me, and one of misfortune and embarrassment... Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Login to Reply
Watt Avatar
John Watt
Date: 7/7/2020 10:29:00 AM
Yes, true story... I was so easily embarrassed back then. Today, I would just laugh and move on. Age, I guess. Thanks for sponsoring another classy contest, and for the kind placement, SO
Date: 7/7/2020 1:40:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this beautiful narrative in your awesome poetic way. Thanks likewise for your uplifting and edifying comments. God bless you.
Login to Reply
Watt Avatar
John Watt
Date: 7/7/2020 10:28:00 AM
Thank you and you're welcome, Beata! Thanks for stopping by ~ John
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter
Hide Ad