Maggie Kissed Me!!

A Tea Party....she drug me into this nonsense
  ...I'd follow her to the end of the earth
Slight pang of jealousy surfaces discovering we're not alone
 A tattered bear and a ragdoll with a flopping button eye
     rounded out the guest list...stealing our privacy!
   I've never hated anyone more than now...

Her accent was faux-brit...At the time I didn't get it
   Maggie set the table...a tree stump,  purposely graceful
Chin raised up and out...all a part of the production
        All the while I watched fascinated 
My hands pressed firmly between my knees
  Setting a pink plastic plate with cake
She giggled playfully...
...  knowing this was a tortured day for me

    I'd devour mountains of invisible cake,
        sip tiny cups of tea that wasn't there
  To smell those flowers in her hair

Maggie left me sitting to conversate with "Bear" and "Bonnie"
  ...dreading the horror of a pop-in by Tommy and Johnny
I could only imagine them rolling in the grass...
  Pointing at the scene, roaring with laughter
    running after to make a neighborhood broadcast!!

As I pictured the horrific scene, Maggie crept behind me
  soft hands cupped over my eyes "Surprise"!!
    As I turned to speak...she puckered sweet and layed it on me!!

 Taken aback...I'd no idea how to react
  Face flushed, I blushed and ran away
     Later that day...She appeared at the edge of my lawn

We went to the creek and looked for turtles...

Inspired by John Heck's "My First Kiss" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Golden Avatar
February 21, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Ahhh, Steve, this one is fantastic! You put the reader right into the scene, and they can't help but feel the awkwardness AND the elation! l think you've got a winner. Donna
Devonshire Avatar
February 20, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Hi Steve, I'm sure Tommy and Johnny would have understood your love for Maggie "made you do it." I bet you're an incredibly loving Dad, and this is a nice twist to most of the entries in "My First Kiss." I appreciate your comments on "Hungry and Homeless Americans." The economy has struck fear in all of us. Love, Carolyn
Higgins Avatar
February 20, 2009 at 9:21 AM
Steve you just keep on delivering the hits my friend.. Wonderful write..Thanks for the comments..had me cracking up..too good.LOL
Ryusaka Avatar
February 20, 2009 at 5:02 AM
Haha, I love this. I bet you DO win...
Gorelick Avatar
February 19, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Lovely write..I love that you went looking for turtles..Good luck in the contest..seems a winner to me. BG
Richards Avatar
February 19, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Oh yes....this is wonderful!! This I think is one of the best I've read for the contest!! Great job....I had a smile throughout!! :) .......Carrie
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