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It Happened In July

My Long-time Memory My real first kiss I just turned fifteen She was only fourteen I'll never forget her name Our initials carved in a tree After forty years they are still there I wonder, does she still remember- us

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/29/2023 12:18:00 PM

Congratulations on this winning work. Way to go. Sara

Terry Miller

Date: 7/29/2023 3:51:00 AM

Wonderful romantic poem and seamless etheree; congratulations

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/29/2023 12:24:00 AM

A very beautiful memory of July powerfully expressed. Congratulations!

Charles Messina
Date: 7/29/2023 2:54:00 AM

Thank you, Christuraj.

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/28/2023 3:07:00 PM

A sweet, romantic memory! Congrats on your win, Charles! Blessings, Kim M

Charles Messina
Date: 7/29/2023 2:54:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. Blessings :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/28/2023 10:38:00 AM

Very romantic and I am a sucker for romantic poems like this. Loved the end line. Big congrats

Charles Messina
Date: 7/29/2023 2:55:00 AM

Andrea, thank you so much for my wonderful placement. Honored :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/27/2023 7:20:00 PM

Aww…so very sweet! Congratulations, Charlie!

Charles Messina
Date: 7/29/2023 2:55:00 AM

Thank you, Kim :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/27/2023 5:50:00 PM

Dear Charlie, I enjoyed the touching nostalgia of your lovely July etheree. Such a sweet memory. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Andrea’s contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Charles Messina
Date: 7/29/2023 2:56:00 AM

Thank you so much, Susan. Nice to see you my dear friend. Warmest wishes :) ~Charlie