First Love

First love, it’s something you never forget
Then follow others, you’ll come to regret
As hormones open young hearts, just beware
Would be lovers will come out of thin air.

The first heartbreak will drop you to your knees
Is this what love is like? Oh help me, please
“This is a test, you’ll be strong in the end
You will be wiser, and your heart will mend”

True love will spread as does a mighty tree
From a strong foundation, love can grow free
Connected with branches of similar size
A beautiful balance, then love can rise.

Be patient, and your soulmate will arrive
First build a foundation, so love can thrive.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Dalei Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 7:35 PM
Betty, "From a strong foundation, love can grow free"... absolutely right. Your thought is well fabricated in ur poem. Enjoyed..............// hugs.
James Avatar
September 15, 2016 at 12:24 AM
Love this one I do prefer this version of English sonnet...it just sounds better!
Janko Avatar
September 25, 2016 at 10:04 AM
Dear James, I too prefer the English version of the sonnet, although I write in both. Thanks so much for the response my friend. Betty
Godwin Avatar
September 9, 2016 at 10:45 PM
Lovely, Betty - and full of truth and wisdom ... CayCay
Janko Avatar
September 13, 2016 at 10:07 AM
Thank you CayCay, sorry to be so late responding and absent of late but I been under the whether and my little grey cells are ailing. I will be active again as soon as my energy returns. Thanks again my friend.
Turner Avatar
September 9, 2016 at 10:41 AM
I enjoyed this well written sonnet, Betty. That first love teaches us so many important lessons. I think we all carry that first torch inside forever.
Janko Avatar
September 13, 2016 at 10:11 AM
Thank you dear friend. I actually wrote this one for a young girl who had just gone thru her first disappointing heartbreak. Thanks for your kind comment. Betty
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