I Remember Them Well

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Dedicated to JOHN, GLENN, ALVIN and GUY LORANGER, wherever you may be!!!

I remember them well -the four young men who
came to be of the guys I'd dated the ones most special to me.
One boy at a church camp, as sweet as could be,
wrote letters to me. His devotion was true,
and when we could meet, we would walk hand in hand.
My first boyfriend. Puppy love was so grand.

The second one whom I will never forget
was a bit of a scamp, yet he still stole my heart.
I loved how he teased me, and right from the start,
I adored this cute guy; I do not regret
that though nothing developed, at least I got this:
the son of a preacher man taught me to kiss!

The third I remember was tall, and his eyes
were vividly blue; such a good upright lad
felt guilty for being just a tad bad!
Whoever he married has won a great prize.
Our fingers as they intertwined remains still
my fondest recall of an innocent thrill.

The fourth is the last, the most special of all.
He lives on and on in my memory
and in the passion of my poetry.
A beauty was he with moves to enthrall . . . 
His gaze I’ll enshrine forever in rhyme.
My dream, my desire. How fleeting our time!

Sept. 5, 2018 for Shadow Hamilton's Remember Poetry Contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 9/12/2018 9:48:00 AM
Memories of long lost love..Gl in the contest Andrea
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Date: 9/11/2018 4:27:00 PM
If we could t3wonly bottle that romance and open the bottle when we are feeling blue. A wonderful creation Andrea, that will remain in your dreamy memories. I loved it! : )
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Date: 9/10/2018 5:52:00 PM
Different loves of our life gives us precious memories that only we can relate to. Being able to give it life with words is an accomplishment. Congratulations on doing just this. I found myself wondering what was coming next.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/10/2018 6:44:00 PM
marriage came next (and drudgery .hahaha. Just kidding?) well, it's been many years now of marriage and it's been mostly good!
Date: 9/9/2018 10:22:00 AM
Sweet memories you've shared through this lovely Rhyme, Andrea! Congrats on your Podium win! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 9/8/2018 6:32:00 PM
Beautiful, Andrea. Love the emotion. Congrats on your top win.
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Date: 9/7/2018 4:52:00 PM
Love this! Yes, we can remember how previous loves or crushes touched our lives. So wonderful when great memories!
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Date: 9/7/2018 1:45:00 PM
great write Andrea congrats on 2nd hugs
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Date: 9/7/2018 5:46:00 AM
A sweet reminiscence of past lovers. Congrats on your top finish. I think this is a relatable topic to everyone (obviously not for those specific 4 people).
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Date: 9/6/2018 4:24:00 PM
Old bo's remembered well...I wonder if they remember you?...great write Andrea...love & light...^WW^
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/6/2018 5:41:00 PM
He was my best friend's cousin where I met him on a trip to her state, the good old Alabama, and she told me he is now a preacher too and he had around eight kids. I would say I dodged a bullet with that one!!
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/6/2018 5:40:00 PM
I think they all do except the son of a preacher man. He was older and so suave and I am sure he was always going after "innocent babes in the woods!"
Date: 9/6/2018 10:51:00 AM
Sweet memories..amazing how you still hold on to them fondly..an honest dedication..enjoyed reading it.
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Date: 9/6/2018 10:25:00 AM
Reads like a good contender for the contest. Way to go. Some good memories from the past come through at least you still remember. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
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Date: 9/6/2018 7:20:00 AM
What terrific memories put into a magnificent poem, Andrea. You did enjoy a wonderful life!
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Date: 9/6/2018 7:12:00 AM
You have a well of beautiful memories and feelings...All the best Andrea
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Date: 9/5/2018 10:48:00 PM
Time moves so quickly Andrea, but fond memories remain. Good luck. Tom
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Date: 9/5/2018 8:40:00 PM
Lovely, moving; romantic; a wonderful read.
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