Connie Marcum Wong Poet Free verse

My First Crush

Oh how I fantasized that his large
    dark eyes would look my way.
Seated behind him in sixth grade
    I memorized the back of his head
his dark hair, his neck, his ears.
    I watched him play ball with my
infatuated smiles that went unnoticed.

Honey glazed Italian skin in contrast
    with a tight white tee shirt led
to romantic dreams and schemes
      for him to look and notice me.
One time I took a pencil from his desk 
      I saw him biting on, he didn’t see.
I loaned him one of mine, he kept.
    My captured heart drowned in ecstasy!

2-14-19

(Not for the contest) Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!

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John Loving Iii July 8, 2020 at 1:00 PM And told oh so true.

Arjun Jangid April 18, 2019 at 10:12 PM Beautiful written story about first crush.

Kai Michael Neumann April 18, 2019 at 4:56 AM Such a sweet story. Do you know what happened to him? Kind wishes, Kai Connie Marcum Wong April 18, 2019 at 9:13 PM He grew into a handsome football player...last photo I saw in the yearbook. I had to finish at another high school.thank you Kai. : )

Allen Beilschmidt Sr. April 7, 2019 at 3:42 PM This becomes a favorite. Done wonderfully

John Loving Iii March 14, 2019 at 2:10 AM I love honesty.

John Loving Iii March 14, 2019 at 2:10 AM I love honesty.

Constance La France March 13, 2019 at 11:09 AM Connie, this was lovely, you should have entered it as I am sure it would have been a winner, but it is with me ~ Connie Marcum Wong March 13, 2019 at 6:28 PM He asked for us to write a letter to our crush which is why I didn't enter it. But then one of his first place winners did what I did, so guess I should have entered it. Lol Thank you Constance. : ) xxoo

Anisha Dutta March 12, 2019 at 6:43 AM Felt nice to go through you first crush. I can feel. Love.

Vladislav Raven March 11, 2019 at 12:12 PM HI Connie, I so easily remember my first crush after reading your wonderful lines. What wonderful memories Connie. I love the content of this write. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Jennifer Proxenos March 11, 2019 at 11:31 AM Hi Connie, Oh how naive and honest is early teen love - such infatuation - but we all go through it - really loved your poem Connie. Poetry hugs, Jenny

Judy Ball March 9, 2019 at 2:07 PM Reminds me of my own first crush. Great stuff. It made me smile. God Bless, JB

Jean Murray March 2, 2019 at 5:23 AM I'm right back there with you Connie. Oh, the innocence of it all. Pure pleasure.

Michelle Faulkner February 25, 2019 at 10:51 PM So exotic and seductive, reminds me of my school crushes, all-consuming and intense!

Rico Leffanta February 20, 2019 at 6:34 PM It is still amazing how pheromones jerk us around when no one is looking, and how we remember valentines never received! Well done, Connie! Aloha! Rico

Alexis Y. February 18, 2019 at 11:15 PM WoW! Connie, What a lovely memory that many can relate too. You made me think of my first crush and how I fell head over heels for him. This would have been great for the contest:-) Alexis

Geoffrey Brewer February 18, 2019 at 4:59 PM Ah! The sweet exquisite pain of teenage yearning. Beautifully expressed, Connie.

Elaine George February 16, 2019 at 5:14 AM I've been there! Great writing, Connie. Thank you for sharing and for stirring young wonder-lust. Elaine

David Mohn February 15, 2019 at 8:17 PM you captured the unguarded beauty of the first crush with wonderful flair Connie :)

Andrea Dietrich February 15, 2019 at 8:16 PM OMG, I had one with dark skin I was crazy about too. THe name is right on the tip of my memory. DANG, what was it?? Anyway, that was so delightful about the pencil!! Too bad we had to do the contest as a "letter" I did it that way but prefer this style you used!

Anne-Lise Andresen February 15, 2019 at 2:23 PM - Young and in love ... so sweet, Connie :) - Hope you had a lovely Valentine's day :) - hugs and happy weekend //Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus February 15, 2019 at 9:28 AM Such a sweet memory will last a lifetime, Connie. A pleasure to be rereading this Valentine's offering. Warm regards // paul

M. L. Kiser February 14, 2019 at 10:17 AM Aw, you pencil-swapped; how romantic. Well penned and Happy Valentine's day.

Carolyn Devonshire February 14, 2019 at 9:35 AM A lovely memory of your first crush, Connie. In my 6th grade, men hadn't really started noticing women yet, but I fell for an altar boy who wanted to be a priest. Not much future there. This s a darling recollection and I wish you success in the contest. Hugs, carolyn.

Caren Krutsinger February 14, 2019 at 7:47 AM You could have won all the contests with this one, Connie. I love the sweet innocent valentines day poems. This one has captured my heart. Connie Marcum Wong February 14, 2019 at 2:01 PM Thank you very much, Caren, for such a sweet comment. I hope you have a warm and fuzzy Valentine's Day! xxoo

Vijay Pandit February 14, 2019 at 7:03 AM Very sweet--Happy Valentine's day Connie.

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