My Most Embarrassing Moment

Shy and awkward, it was my first week at University
I was on the sidewalk in front of a house of fraternity.
I tried to ignore the wolf whistles and flirting remarks
from guys in windows yelling, tongues wagging in barks.
I felt the heat rising in my face. I hated it when I blushed,
but then the jeering stopped. From the house all was hushed.
I felt a hand tap me on the shoulder and I dropped my books.
One look at the windows and I saw leers and lusty looks.
"Let me help you," spoke a deep voice. I was petrified
when he pulled up my fallen skirt. I was totally mortified.
He was a brother from the fraternity who saw my plight.
I wanted to dig a deep hole and bury myself from his sight.
But he picked up my books and said, "I'll walk you to class.
Don't be embarrassed by those idiots, sweet little lass."
I survived that nightmare because of that kind Irish man.
He became my loving husband.  I swear it wasn't a plan!


7/17/2016
My Most Embarrassing Moment Contest
Cindi Rockwell
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Kimathi Avatar
July 26, 2016 at 7:46 AM
Greetings Marti. Congrats for your placement in the contest!! ;-)
Haight Avatar
July 25, 2016 at 4:30 PM
What a great story, Marti! An embarrassing moment that led to to many wonderful moments! Congrats on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra
Allison Avatar
July 25, 2016 at 2:26 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Marti:-) hugs jan xx
Chansarkar Avatar
July 25, 2016 at 2:07 PM
Wow,that is seriously embarrassing and you've pictured it here so well for us!Congratulations!
Dietrich Avatar
July 17, 2016 at 4:27 PM
Wow. Most embarrassing became most fortunate. Awesome. I'm honing my texting skills. Forced to use cell phone to see poems and comment. Wish me luck!
Allison Avatar
July 17, 2016 at 8:13 AM
Loved this story Marti - so good it had a happy ending - it is a true story?good luck in the contest:-) :-) hugs Jan
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