My First Kiss

He held my hand all the way home that night.
Crossing through the graveyard gave me a fright.
That was where he first kissed me,
In the graveyard, so misty.
That was my first kiss in the pale moonlight.

He was a tall, dark and beautiful guy
And I was young and incredibly shy.
My pounding heart, it did race.
Was it the kiss or the place?
Yet remembering it just makes me sigh.

Willie McKay, he gave me my first kiss,
Filling my young heart with oh, so much bliss
But he was leaving for war
And I would see him no more.
A lasting impression left on this Miss.




for "first Kiss" contest
* I was 15 and he was a 21 year old sailor,
My mother was dating his CO and they arranged this date.
After the movie he walked me home and cutting through the 
cemetary of St. Peters' church, I had my first kiss.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Johnson Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 5:49 PM
Lovely verse Francine emotion...supreme sweet highs n sighs and sparkling lights but life rolls on it seems love Don
Magness Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 9:59 AM
Great story from your past. Good luck. Brian
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April 12, 2011 at 4:53 AM
Wonderful write Francine .. lovely story of first kiss ..mine too was at 15 and I married him ...it was that potent..haha.. good luck in the contest with this great entry luv..
Knop Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 4:05 AM
Wow, Francine, and you never met again??? Also thanks for your foot note!...I bet you'll never forgot that kiss! ...Have a great week and best of luck for the contest!...Gert:)
Mehta Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 1:14 PM
Kiss is a kiss is a kiss wherever, however and whatever way it is done. Francine
Smith Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Wonderful read this afternoon. Looking forward to reading more. Take care. Dana'lynn
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April 9, 2011 at 8:00 AM
It's actually romantic in a weird way...do you know what i'm talking 'bout? quite a memory you have Francine, so sad you never got to see him again. this is going to my FAVS...Love Rands
Richards Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 7:46 AM
This would leave a memory that would linger on and on........such a romantic little story! Well done!
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April 9, 2011 at 6:09 AM
A little old for you at moment, but a sweet memory to have and remember... always Michael
Fraser Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 4:43 AM
Just lovely Francine, thank you also for sharing a moment of your past. Good luck in Michaels' contest. Have a lovely weekend....:)
Dietrich Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 12:02 AM
oooooh, this sounds delicious, like mine was! I hope he did not die in that war? He sounds so handsome. Luv, Andrea
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