Peace

In Sixty nine, I was eight years old
With no idea, how life would unfold
That pretty young girl, who caught my eye
She had a peace sign, tattooed on her thigh

My parents place was called the Coffee Cup
She was their waitress, I was just a pup
I was intrigued, by her lovely blonde hair
With that Peace sign, I kept looking there

I couldn't get her picture, out of my head
I drew a big peace sign, over my bed
My peaceful dreaming, her lovely blue eyes
Hoping she'd choose me, above other guys

I found the courage, to express my love
She was more gentle, than a soft white dove
She said "Don't worry it will be okay,
you will find your true love, some future day."

When I see a peace sign, I have to smile
I picture that girl, with her lovely style
My very first crush, she awoke my heart
A special memory, a pretty good start



Kristen Bruni's "The Peace Sign Contest"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 8/3/2014 4:52:00 AM
ran off before I posted your 7 Rate!~
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/3/2014 8:31:00 AM
Thanks kind sir.
Date: 8/3/2014 4:51:00 AM
I commend you for the awesome poetry and relentless community building skills here on the Soup!~
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/3/2014 8:33:00 AM
I find this place and the people endlessly fascinating. Thanks for this thoughtful visit. What shall I call you? Robots, jS or Mister?
Date: 3/1/2014 2:12:00 AM
I'm extremely delighted to read again this stunning write of yours my dear friend Richard. Loving it as always! Thank you so much for sharing and my huge hearty congratulations on your great win. love lots and big hugs, Leonora
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/1/2014 8:23:00 AM
Thanks for dreading sunshine in my direction Leonora.
Date: 3/1/2014 1:22:00 AM
I am glad to see THIS one again and this time on the winners list , right where it belongs BIG congrats, Richard.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/1/2014 8:24:00 AM
Thanks Andrea, you are kind.
Date: 2/27/2014 8:00:00 PM
Congratulations Rick, I knew this would score thigh, erm, I mean high lol. Take care, Richard
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2014 7:53:00 AM
Ha ha and thanks thigh enjoyed your comment.
Date: 2/26/2014 9:44:00 PM
Richard, , a wonderful win. Congratulations:) Take Care ~SKAT~
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Date: 2/26/2014 7:31:00 PM
Nice write Richard, congrats on your win.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/26/2014 7:49:00 PM
Thanks Joseph.
Date: 2/26/2014 6:29:00 PM
Richard, I bet that peace sign would still get your attention today. Nice take on how symbols find different meanings in our lives.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/26/2014 6:36:00 PM
You are probably right *lol* although I would probably need to be much closer to fully appreciate it.
Date: 2/26/2014 3:43:00 AM
Congratulations on the fine win. Wonderful write on the peace sign , richard
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/26/2014 8:45:00 AM
Thanks Dr. Ram.
Date: 2/25/2014 11:29:00 PM
Congrats Richard,I'm happy this lovely poem earns its place in the league of poems. Kudos.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/26/2014 8:45:00 AM
Thanks Kayod5
Date: 2/25/2014 10:15:00 PM
Your first crush....well...peace can cush hate....love your poem Richard ,,congratulations
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/26/2014 8:46:00 AM
Thanks Donna.
Date: 2/25/2014 10:11:00 PM
This was a delightful poem Richard..Congratulations ! luv,Deb
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/26/2014 8:47:00 AM
Thanks Deb
Date: 2/25/2014 7:32:00 PM
awwww so cute! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/26/2014 8:47:00 AM
Thanks Debbie. ;0)
Date: 2/25/2014 5:53:00 PM
Richard I truly enjoyed your couplet. Nostalgic of a first love. Put a smile on my face. Congratulations on your well deserved win - Connie
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/25/2014 6:26:00 PM
Thanks Connie, this is a nice surprise.
Date: 2/21/2014 7:37:00 PM
ok, now come on and tell me, is this TRUE?? How convenient if it it is because this is ..... GREAT!!!!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/25/2014 6:25:00 PM
Yep it is true.
Date: 2/21/2014 7:37:00 AM
This is so sweet and nostalgic. I love it.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/21/2014 8:25:00 AM
Thanks Monterey.
Date: 2/20/2014 8:20:00 AM
Helllo Richard, Dark Sunshine is my pseudonym as a publish Poet & Philosopher. :). Verlena
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/21/2014 8:24:00 AM
Why did you choose that Pseudonym?
Date: 2/19/2014 11:21:00 PM
WOW! only eight years old. and you still remember, that's great. it is nice to have good memories. good luck in the contest.... lucilla
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/20/2014 7:33:00 AM
Back then There were so few that I guess the good ones stood out in contrast.
Date: 2/19/2014 10:21:00 PM
Awesome!!!! I kept thinking about that song "Summer of '69" as I read this. Canadian singer, Bryan Adams...this makes so much sense. Damn, those innocent crushes....
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/20/2014 7:32:00 AM
It is good to start the day with a Drake Damn. Thanks my friend.
Date: 2/19/2014 8:58:00 PM
Such a beautiful memory should be written told via poetry. Good work and well written! Dark Sunshine
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/20/2014 7:31:00 AM
Good morning Verlena. Why Dark sunshine? I do not feel the darkness.
Date: 2/19/2014 6:48:00 PM
A tattoo on the thigh is bound to catch the eye, perhaps just slightly more than no tattoo on the thigh haha, Great entry for the contest Rick, good luck with this. Take care, Richard
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/19/2014 8:38:00 PM
Ha ha, as usual you kill me Richard!
Date: 2/19/2014 8:54:00 AM
Hello, my very dear friend Richard! This is a very beautiful and a very delightful poem to read! So love it and thoroughly enjoyed tonight! Thanks for the up-to-ears smiles from this great piece. Very well done! A winner for me. Thank u so much for sharing! Good luck! love lots and big hugs, Leonora
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/19/2014 9:31:00 AM
Thanks Leonora for adding light to my day
Date: 2/18/2014 10:04:00 PM
Now that's an awesome peace sign memory....like!!!have a great day
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/19/2014 8:20:00 AM
Hi Donna, I am so glad you like it.
Date: 2/18/2014 11:13:00 AM
Well penned . this will sur to get a place in the contest. Good Luck my sweet friend/ Hmmm... at eight ...cute crush!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/18/2014 6:36:00 PM
Manel! So nice to hear from you. How have you been my friend.
Date: 2/17/2014 2:49:00 PM
Richard, You outdid yourself with this one. It has a good story, perfect rhyme and flow. It also has a good beginning and a great ending. Just perfect.......Roger
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/18/2014 12:46:00 AM
What a great comment, thanks Roger.
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