The Courtship

The first shy, eve-avoiding glances
   Cautious, desire pops up, looks around
Unexpectedly, eyes meet; cheeks flush crimson
   Could you... Would you... Could we...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Gauthier Avatar
November 10, 2019 at 3:01 PM
Sweet, Gershon.
Wolf Avatar
November 10, 2019 at 4:03 PM
Thanks, Line, for a charming comment! :) :) gw
Adams Avatar
November 10, 2019 at 2:45 PM
those awkward beginnings that leave many questions in a mind....good write my friend :)
Faulkner Avatar
November 10, 2019 at 2:39 PM
Makes me think of junior high, when we were all so gawky and jumpy around the opposite sex (well, I was!)
Wolf Avatar
November 10, 2019 at 4:02 PM
Ha, ha! I remember those middle school days. I'll bet anything that I was gawkier than you were. I had at least 4 left feet and 6 right feet!! LOL... Thanks, Michelle. :) gw
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