Memory Snapshots of The Lost Loves of My Early Life...
Memory is a funny thing... since writing this poem several months ago, I've remembered one more, rather significant, "lost love."
She must, of course, be added to this tale of beautiful, bittersweet memories...
Marilyn, my sweet, sweet singer, who should not have gone missing.
All Pretty Maids In A Row
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Bittersweet Glimpses
Gail-
Kindergarten
Girlfriend One.
Pigtailed,
Gap-toothed,
So much fun!
Jeanette-
My freckled tomboy daydream,
First love, unrequited...
Where is Jeanette now?
A lifetime since last sighted.
Becky-
Blond preacher's girl,
We strolled the beach
Toward Sandy Point,
One hand in each.
Love, short and sweet,
Now beyond reach.
Sharon-
A cycle ride into the hills,
Her arms surround me;
Simple thrills!
My arm around her,
Guavas sweet.
Plans: cast away,
Dreams: incomplete.
Going For A Ride
Photo courtesy of Abigail Keenan and http://unsplash.com
Anita-
Fellow student, B.B.C.
On a banquet date with me.
It went no further;
Worlds apart!
Different cultures,
No way to start.
Jill-
Chicago date;
See giant screen!
Her hand in mine,
Hear Lara's theme.
Tiny walnut jewelry box,
Formed with care by loving hand.
Though my heart très hopeful was,
Jill left me for another man.
Marta-
On a post-date winter walk
Betwixt white drifts of snow,
Marta stops to ask; "What's wrong?"
(As if she thought I'd know)
Mica in the sidewalk glitters;
I am silent...
Home for summer!
Unanswered, all her letters.
Love Is Such A Roller Coaster Ride
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Barb-
Grad student Barb,
Me, a dropout.
Why, foolish heart,
Why seek her out?
A candle holder, carved of wood
For Barb, my love to tell.
Love, once more unrequited.
E'en so, I wish her well.
Marilyn-
Musical Marilyn fell for me.
One Magic Kingdom coaster ride,
Marilyn seemed so wild and free.
Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
now remembered,
she shared with me one fine December.
Back to Calvin, Southern beau.
Her farewell kiss still lingers,
her lips in mem'ry I still know.
Pam-
Fond reminiscing,
Now completed.
Decades later,
Daily greeted,
Pam's the one
I truly needed.
FIN
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