First Love

Returning home again after many years away
I find our secret path along the Fundy Bay
That happy place where long ago we played
Where all our dreams and promises were made

Once again I lie down where daises grow
In fields above the banks where salt winds blow
Golden memories rush through my hungry soul
Returning pieces of my heart lost long ago

I close my eyes recalling all the things we did
Just the way they were when we were kids
And I know without a doubt that you are here
As your love for me falls from my eyes in tears

We lie like angels looking up at clouds of cream
As we watch them take the shape of all our dreams
We laugh so hard at all the things we do and say
To us life is just a stage a place to laugh and play

We find the trail that takes us down to meet the ocean
Where we swim in waves of jubilant emotions
Then we walk along the shore together hand-in-hand
And we write our love forever in the sand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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La France Avatar
December 5, 2024 at 3:45 AM
Elaine, congratulations on having your poem selected for the Radiant Verses Anthology, so beautifully penned, the imagery is divine, so dreamy, a FAV, blessings, Constance
Davis Avatar
May 28, 2014 at 9:01 AM
Elaine Such a passionate and sweet write. The love and care you feel is portrayed in such a charming and beautiful way. Thank you for the nice comment on my Fairy Tale Love poem.
George   Avatar
May 28, 2014 at 9:06 AM
Thank you for reading my poem and for your verry kind comments, Robin. Lainie
San Juan Avatar
March 1, 2013 at 7:13 AM
just stopping by, and found your poem .. so nice.
A   Avatar
July 31, 2012 at 11:37 PM
ELINE, stopping by to read a couple of poems. CONGRATULATIONS!! :-) with your featured poem of the week. Goodnight~ LUV~ PD
Goff Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Lainie, there is so much to love about this winning poem! where do I begin?!...."as your love for me falls from my eyes in tears" whoa!!! wonderful!!!surely the great poets have visited this theme of yours, and this beauty ranks at the pinnacle in my book! each stanza is filled with incredible beauty! BRAVO! MY FRIEND! A MASTERPIECE! jimbo
Mason Avatar
May 2, 2010 at 2:33 PM
Too long since last you posted one of your beautiful write here at the Soup, Lainie ... hope you return soon ... smile ... I love this one !!
A   Avatar
April 14, 2010 at 12:18 PM
Nice one, enjoyed the read .P.D.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 9, 2010 at 6:59 PM
Lainie, This beautiful poem in not only romantic but is so well written that it paints a picture of memories that may be shared by the reader in a most intimate way. You write wonderfully in rhyme and I found this poem enchanting! Into my fav's. Love, Connie
Smith Avatar
April 7, 2010 at 2:43 PM
wow this is a beautiful poem and a great story! i am glad i read this one, filled with brilliant imagery. i loved how you described life as a stage, i have many times felt that our lives are all just theater because most of the things we do dont matter when it comes to the big picture. good write1 jo
Sweetheart Avatar
April 7, 2010 at 11:54 AM
Love has truly filled the air this day on the Soup... it must be the beautiful weather.. its 91 degrees today but going to change in a few days...enjoying a day at the beach while it lasts... so so so so happy to see u back Lainie.. hope your recovery is going well and much inspiration has filled u during this time ...u have been greatly missed my friend... good to have u return..to WOW us with your verses..luv.. Linda-Marie..
Kopp Avatar
April 7, 2010 at 6:34 AM
Very romantic.
Lopez Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 7:29 PM
soup mail>>>>>
Milgate Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 12:10 PM
This is just a nice feeling poem as well, memories of being young. Nice memories. Thank you.
Culverhouse Avatar
March 15, 2010 at 5:57 AM
enjoyed reading sounds naughty
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March 7, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Beautiful poetry Elaine. I was thinking about you and wondering where you have been. I thought I'd stop by and say I miss you. (This poem brought tears to my eyes...young love.) God be with you. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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March 7, 2010 at 9:09 AM
The heavy imagery given to me in the writing was epic. The sudden rush of emotions reminded me of my first love, it wasn't as romantic or moving, yet a nice memory to relive. Beautiful. Love, Sami.
Ahmad Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 3:16 PM
Your words moved my heart, very nice!
Foulk Avatar
February 27, 2010 at 1:45 PM
That first love, so special, so warm and tender. this was a very touching and heart warming poem.
Palli Avatar
February 21, 2010 at 10:01 AM
beautiful poem: can feel the serenity
Austin Avatar
February 20, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Elaine. I have pictures of empty violin cases and of violins. Could you superimpose? If so, I'll send them to you. BIG LOVE, daver
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February 18, 2010 at 11:46 AM
This is so beautiful, Lainie, and I wanted to stop by and say we miss you here. Hope all is going well for you. Love, Carolyn
Chu Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 4:25 PM
Bliss is wonderful, ain't it. Time can change so much. Though I don't agree with some changes, no one can take my memories from me. A nice memory here, Elaine. "Once again, I lie down, where daises grow, / In fields above the banks where salt winds blow". How our memories and past define us.
Jordan Avatar
February 7, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Elaine this poem is amazingly beautiful; much like your soul. I hope that life has been treating you well and the Lord is blessing you often. I do love your life Laine - YF4l, mj
Byrne Avatar
February 6, 2010 at 7:54 PM
You bring it to life..............well done!
Sweetheart Avatar
February 5, 2010 at 8:19 PM
Truly a masterpiece Lainie and a magnificent write from your gifted pen.. miss u.. hope all is well.. luv.. Linda-Marie
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