First Love

You were the first of all my loves
the first to wake my heart
the one to make it beat so wild
pierced now with cupids dart

You looked my way and stole my breath
you turned a school girls head
I was love struck there and then
hung on every word you said

Perhaps I was a little young
but my heart at your feet I lay
and gladly offered you my soul
to do with as you may.

How I longed for you to want me
I was just the sister of a friend
still I would sit and dream of us
…..but dreams are just pretend

Years ago I fell for you
but for me you were never right
and though my heart may flutter still
it no longer leaps on sight

You were the first of all my loves 
and so you'll always stay
but in my heart the space you hold
is now a corner out the way.


Saturday 9th April 2011



Written by Emma Mantle
For Frank Herrera's  contest YOUR FIRST KISS, FIRST LOVE, or FIRST BROKEN HEART
2nd place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Wesley Avatar
August 17, 2011 at 9:02 PM
What a lovely memory to have Emma, your rhyme and story are great, I enjoyed so much.
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July 22, 2011 at 1:41 AM
ive just recalled my first love thanks to this poem, it has invoked a lot of memories for me , love it
Wesley Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 4:15 PM
A great story, you are so creative
Castro Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 7:10 PM
whew!!! emma emma emma how many times do i have to say i truly live your poems!!!
Brown Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 4:34 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Emma in Frank Herrera's contest "First Love". Love, Carol
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April 16, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Nice story of 1st love,Emma.Congrats on your big win---kashinath
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April 16, 2011 at 4:34 AM
Super Congrats Emma on your 2nd place win.What a cute love, very beautifully written..Love,Gautami
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April 15, 2011 at 6:35 PM
Sensational writing, Emma. Many congrats on your BIG WIN, Lainie
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April 15, 2011 at 5:37 PM
How sweet Emman anc congratulations on a big win. Love, Joyce
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April 15, 2011 at 4:32 PM
Congrats Emma on your big win in Frank;s contest with this elegant entry luv.. enjoy and happy weekend too..
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April 15, 2011 at 4:12 PM
So lovely, such a sweet memory! Congratulations on your winning poem!!
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April 15, 2011 at 3:50 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
George   Avatar
April 15, 2011 at 1:46 AM
Top-notch Emma. Sure to top the winners circle. Lainie
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April 9, 2011 at 7:35 AM
Very good entry Emma, your poetry today is pure art and talent... thanks fo sharing...Michael
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