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Dr. Chris J. Frogley
From about ten years ago, I found this picture of him. He coincidentally ended up in a new state, the one where I live, and has a chiropractor practice north of Salt Lake. 

For Jay Narin's 'You are or were always on my mind' Poetry Contest

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You Were Always On My Mind

"On the day that you were born the angels got together and decided to create a dream come true, so they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue" - part of the chorus from "Close to You" by the Carpenters

Throughout my teenage years of youth
when I was in and out
of puppy love with many guys,
I loved you most, no doubt.

Your hair so fair, a silky blonde;
your eyes blue like the sea.
I saw you dance with other girls.
You never danced with me.

In all that time, I’d think of you,
especially when the song
“Close to You” was playing.
It was for you I’d long.

Created by the angels,
the song sure got that right.
Yours was the face I saw
when I fell to sleep at night.

You lived not in my city,
but at least eight times a year,
at functions for youth of my church,
your voice I’d get to hear.

They chose you to give speeches.
You were smart and popular.
I wished I could attach myself
to you and ride your star!

But not a word to me
did I hear you ever say.
You saw me, yet you chose
from me to turn away.

I’ve learned you are successful,
but are you always kind?
You never were to me though
you were always on my mind.

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Duke Beaufort June 10, 2024 at 5:10 PM Andrea, thanks for this one. It's hard to account for other people's taste. It's something we have no control over. It's also funny when these people from the past turn up. It can stir up old feelings of disappointment for sure, but hopefully those get dealt with and filed in a good place.

Crystol Woods June 9, 2024 at 4:25 PM Relatable to those of us who've had a crush or unrequited love. I loved the simplicity of this story, although the emotion is deep, we don't have to strain to understand. It's well written and touches the heart... perfection for poetry! Xo

Paige Hind June 7, 2024 at 3:34 PM I am sorry for that, the last stanza flowed and was a complete finish, very beautiful Andrea Dietrich June 7, 2024 at 3:58 PM I got ignored by others too but oddly the guys I was not even interested would ask me out. Ugggg

Joe Maverick June 7, 2024 at 2:09 PM Hmm...' i doubt you were ever going to Frog-march him down the aisle andrea And I mean' with a name like that he was Always going to 'hop it' not that i am prone To just ( jump) to conclusions mind you.) Andrea Dietrich June 7, 2024 at 2:29 PM Also he played the part of Joseph Smith in this huge enactment of the prophets early life in a yearly production out east. His family are fanatical Mormons. I would never have been right for him since I left my church Andrea Dietrich June 7, 2024 at 2:23 PM Haha. Get this. He was one of ten children mostly brothers and they were almost clones of each other. The one sister went on to become Miss Iowa and Chris became a chiropractor like his dad. His practice includes holistic supplements and things like that. Ironically, I love that kind of stuff

Kim Rodrigues June 6, 2024 at 8:21 AM Admiration from afar, as we do with many of the famous, stars and all. One person I met was cool - Elvis Presley’s stepbrother. He became a pastor, was visiting my church. He was such a nice and genuine person. I bought his book too - The Touch of Two Kings: Growing Up in Graceland - by Rick Stanley. Andrea Dietrich June 6, 2024 at 8:42 AM So cool, Kim.

Victor Buhagiar June 6, 2024 at 5:55 AM A lively poem on longing. Well done for the contest. Best for a win. Andrea Dietrich June 7, 2024 at 2:26 PM Thanks Andrea Dietrich June 7, 2024 at 2:25 PM Thanks

Paula Goldsmith June 5, 2024 at 12:40 PM I enjoyed reading your wonderful yet sad write. Young love will come/go many times. Hope everyone is now happy... "Good Luck" Have A Blessed Day Writing Away............ Andrea Dietrich June 6, 2024 at 8:42 AM yeah, I think I had at least six major crushes in a few years of high school!