I woke with the sun, my heart in a race,
Excitement and dreams written on my face.
Gifts in my hands, love in my sight,
Hoping to make this day feel just right.
I reached early, my nerves all flutter,
The world around us seemed soft as a whisper.
We chased the highway, with nowhere to go,
Just following the sun, letting life flow.
Five hours of drive, laughter in sight,
Moments that made the whole world feel light.
A hill appeared, so calm and so right,
We watched the world embrace in golden light,
And spoke of our dreams, our hearts in a race,
Feeling the magic of that special place.
I gave her the gifts, her eyes sparkled bright,
A pendant, a ring, each catching the light.
In her white dress, like a swan in my eyes,
I knew in that moment, she’d won my life.
On the ride back, the car flying fast,
Taylor Swift playing, memories to last.
Hands held tightly, a kiss in the night,
Stars overhead, our hearts feeling light.
That day etched forever, in laughter and fate,
An unforgettable memory, the very first date.
boy nervous first date
what if she wants to kiss me
I never learn how
anxious checking the mirror
hoping girl won’t show
I see her at the station, she’s gone without a trace.
She appears in the window, the reflection of her face.
I look into her eyes as she's staring through the glass.
I wonder what she’s thinking, but the moment doesn’t last.
I guess she’s an enigma dancing round my brain.
As the crowd begins to push and shove, I move further down the train.
And then as if by chance we’re standing very close.
Now almost in a trance I’m standing on her toes.
Embarrassed and surprised she says, “I thought I’d let you know.
You’re standing on my foot” I blush and turn to go.
The doors begin to open so I help her off the train.
I ask if I can walk her home, she laughs “To cripple me again?”
She says “We share this journey every day, you’ve never said hello.
I saw you staring through the glass, just wanted you to know”.
I walk her to her front door, and she asks “you coming in? “
I wonder if her folks are home, she gives a cheeky grin.
She makes us both a coffee, I’m sitting there dumbstruck.
“A penny for your thoughts” she says, I can’t believe my luck.
We sit and talk for hours, sharing laughs as it gets late.
Reticence behind me, I ask her for a date.
“Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.”
? William Shakespeare, The Merry Wives of Windsor
Good advice-especially on the first date
To all the girls I loved before,
who couldn't wait to whisk me out the door ~
who, after a single, attempted kiss
exclaimed, "Oh please, no more of this!"
Please know, je t'aime encore!
Let us momentarily contemplate
The discourse on the very first date
Adam: Father You've been busy lo' these six days
Would it be too much to ask for a help mate?
(From a rib Eve became my wife
Then ribbed me for the rest of my life)
Eve: Oh Adam ! Where shall we honeymoon?
Adam: I hear Eden this time of year is in bloom
(We had our first date in the Pleasance
She bone of my bone. We cleave as one flesh)
Adam: This rose (of Sharon) is for you my bride
Eve: Who's Sharon?!
Adam: Let's take these horses (I've named) for a ride
Through the Sharon countryside
Eve: Oh Adam! Look at he stars and moon I adore
Adam: Breathtaking my love they've been since Day Four
Oh my fairest with kisses better than spice
Let us again be together on Day Eight and Nine
Now let us return to our demesne
As Father did intend
Softly, falling snowflakes dance around us, a whimsical trance subtle scents of winter's breath mingling with the promise of new life's depth — with our eyes locked, chests beating as one, the world around us a hazy vision spun, fingers interlace, a tender silent tongue, nervous mamihlapinatapai — die cast roll as we both lean in, anticipations herald jejune as we brush, ineffable warmth from within — core of the sun, bodies numb.
Memento Mori-bund relived phantasmagoric,
somnambulantly — dice read sweven.
*teardrops goodbye*
What an awesome night
Fall in love for the first time
Retro bar meetup.
Teen Earth Angel:Collaboration:Panagiota Romios and Beryl Edmonds
Teen Earth Angel
The warm, bubbling, thrills of my cherished first date
So innocent, so sparkling soft, is the kind hand of fate
Up at dawn to caress, my new shoes of patent leather
My feet felt no floor, for I was a teen angel with feathers.
My feathers took flight that first precious date night
It truly turned out to be love at first sight.
Still, after years of angelic married bliss
I recall magic moments of our first kiss.
In the very bottom drawer of my golden vanity
An etched crystal box, sparkles as the sea.
Petals of a rose corsage, worn on a once teen wrist.
Scents, that make my cheeks, a gloriouus
amethyst.
Love for you is pure as the day it was born
Though my feathers have become tattered and worn.
At sound of your voice my heart accelerates
It takes me back to that fantastic first date.
***
Written - 28th February 2024
[An Old Poem/the poem is not about money but about being foolish]
Spending so much money on our first date
This was ridiculous
I was hoping we could be victorious in our endeavour
But our relationship went nowhere very fast
Let the brothers learn
We often must discern and
Not let our lust dictate our pocket!
I placed the food on the table
But first gave the roses
Then We started to speak!
She looked beautiful
We spoke beyond the confines of what we’ve been through
And It looked promising
I had the idea of a wife
But that might have been dumb!
I have seen a mystery!
Many divorce women often
Don’t want to get married again!
I learned a lesson that you should
Not rush into it so fast
Because often that is why things will not last!
Let the brothers learn
We often must discern and
Not let our lust dictate our pocket!
Mark Frank
Copyright 2023
Glennie went excitedly dating Ted
Leaving her chaperon she went ahead
Wearing nice shoes kept for years
But torn out like rotten gears
So, she’d her first date and dance barefooted
Nov. 6, 2022 9.50am
Lesson: Never wear again a pair of shoes kept/unused for 1-3 years.
Written poem inspired by a related true experience of mine just recently. (Oct. 13,2022)
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At first sight in love with this man she fell,
on the first date she’d be out of her shell.
He came floating with a rose,
sat beside her very close.
Fish smell of his socks struck, she groaned, ‘it’s hell’.
_______________
November 5, 2022
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my girlfriends dad is so nice
sold me a canoe half price
but on our first date
we got home quite late
saved by flotation device.
We'd so much in common, that was clear from the start,
A match made in heaven, like a chessboard and a dart.
Just that we seem to live two different lives...
The things I love, it seems, Leona Green never loves.
She said she loves Batman movies, and the new one's amazing!
I said it's cool, I also love it's casting!
Damn, I don't even know who the heck Batman is;
I think when I get home I should just Google this.
She said she likes partying, outings and stuff...
"Great! I love that too!" ... I think I can try and fake that life.
She said she hates Westlife, it just drives her mad.
"Yeah that band is awful!" I can always hide the poster under my bed.
She said she hates football and poetry that rhymes.
She loves guys who play Cricket, her favorite color is red...
I kept nodding and shouting "Me too!" all the time,
And then I thought I should just marry Sophie instead.
Don’t touch my heart, don’t touch my lips,
Don’t touch my soul, don’t touch my hips,
Leave my body parts alone -
Rather touch my funny bone!
If you can crack me up and cheer,
Chance for a romance starts from here.
March 27, 2022
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