First Love

I glanced across the dance floor and saw her standing there
I saw her looking straight at me and I tried not to stare

I was kind of shy back then, for girlfriends, I had none
So when I saw her look at me I thought “is this the one”?

My friend Jim beside me said “Go on, ask her to dance”
And you'd better do it quickly before you lose your chance

My heart was beating rapidly as again I met her gaze
Then I walked in her direction, my mind was in a daze

“Would you care to dance”, (if she said no I would just die)
“Yes, that would be very nice” was her quick reply

I led fair maid onto the floor, put one hand on her waist
And slowly did the box step, while inside my heart raced

I knew right then I was in love, wings were on my feet
I hardly said a word to her til we walked back to her seat

With a smile I thanked her, and with shaking voice asked when
There was another slow one, could we dance again

She looked at me and sweetly said, “well now, that would depend”
“I'll dance if you will promise to introduce me to your friend”


11/26/2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Rogers Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 2:34 PM
OH WOW...ENJOYED THIS ONE HERE...KEEP EM COMING
Quigley Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 3:00 PM
Thanks Andre
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December 5, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Congrats on your poem win. Love this poem. - JH
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December 5, 2011 at 10:20 PM
Thanks J.H.
Brown Avatar
November 30, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Congratulations on your win in P. D.'s "first love poem (on the soup)" contest Bob. Love, Carol
Quigley Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 10:21 PM
Thank you Carol
Babcock Avatar
November 29, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Congrats on the win. love phyl
Quigley Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 10:21 PM
Thanks
Babcock Avatar
November 29, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Oh no, that was a bummer she was interested in your friend. Cute write and this made me smile. love phyl
Quigley Avatar
November 30, 2011 at 1:45 PM
You pay your money and you take your chances phyl:)
M V Avatar
November 29, 2011 at 9:07 AM
Penned so sweetly,Bob.Congratulations on your win!
Quigley Avatar
November 29, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Thank you
Neels Avatar
November 29, 2011 at 3:01 AM
I was so happy for you until the last line, but then again it was her loss Bob, absolulely love this!! Congratulations on your win :) Wilma
Neels Avatar
November 29, 2011 at 2:24 PM
that is so true Bob!!
Quigley Avatar
November 29, 2011 at 8:52 AM
It's ok. Turns out, my friend didn't like her. What goes around comes around. Thanks Wilma
Johnson Avatar
November 29, 2011 at 1:37 AM
great romantic poem here mate, well done....
Quigley Avatar
November 29, 2011 at 8:52 AM
Thanks Don
Gangabissoon Avatar
November 28, 2011 at 11:03 PM
Congrats on your win Bob,....strange can be the matters of the heart! :)
Quigley Avatar
November 29, 2011 at 8:52 AM
Amen to that. Thanks
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November 28, 2011 at 10:04 PM
BOB,.. Congratulations on your wonderful win, IN MY "first love poem on the soup" CONTEST* I would also like to thank you for the support. Take care, and have yourself a great night,. ;-) ~p.d.
Quigley Avatar
November 29, 2011 at 8:53 AM
Thanks P.D. Appreciate the opportunity your contests provide.
Horne Avatar
November 28, 2011 at 8:38 AM
Awww, what a bummer! Heartfelt piece, Bob. Many congrats on all your wins : )
Quigley Avatar
November 28, 2011 at 10:05 AM
But the good news is Jack, I was still available when the right one came along:)
Poet Avatar
November 28, 2011 at 8:13 AM
Excellent poetry from you Bob.What a twist at the end.Enjoyed very much.
Quigley Avatar
November 28, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Thank you Kash
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November 27, 2011 at 8:32 AM
A nice tender write.. would make a great love story if you had married her... warm write that is sure to do well.....Michael
Quigley Avatar
November 27, 2011 at 8:53 AM
Thanks Michael
Fraser Avatar
November 27, 2011 at 7:30 AM
Terrific writing Bob, it flowed like the dance they dance. Boy oh! boy I never expected the outcome, just so clever. Have a wonderful Sunday :)
Quigley Avatar
November 27, 2011 at 7:59 AM
Thanks James. And to you
Dietrich Avatar
November 26, 2011 at 9:11 PM
hahaha. An unexpected ending there. Loved it.
Quigley Avatar
November 26, 2011 at 10:24 PM
Thanks Andrea
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November 26, 2011 at 3:58 PM
aw man, Bob! That situation really sucks .... er ..I mean... creates a vacuum! What a BURN! This poem puts ya right there in the action or ...the lack of it.. Heartache or what? whew! NICE job ogf bringing the burn across to the reader through this great couplet of yours
Quigley Avatar
November 26, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Thanks Bob.
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