Young Love

Forget the things you expect.

Take your tired thoughts,

And lay them all down to rest.

Wallow in her words,

Guessing what she means,

While seeing who goes higher,

On the old playground swings.

And try to steal a touch,

While you're skipping rocks.

And let her win the race,

Down her grammar-school block.

And going home too soon,

With everything to say,

Will leave your heart throbbing,

And wishing that you stayed.

She said, smiling...

Tell me all the things,

That you keep hiding.

Tell me all the reasons,

Why you keep trying.

Tell me all the things,

That keep you up at night...

You'll be alright.

You just have to take a chance,

If you want a little romance.

It can be so daunting,

And so misconstrued,

To think of what she's saying,

When she's shoving you.

It can be so dangerous,

Like no going back,

To grab her while playing tag,

On her high school track.

And try to lean in close,

Just to breathe her air.

And look for random strings,

Just to touch her hair.

And going home too soon,

With everything inside,

Will really leave you shaking,

And doubting you'll survive.

She said, smiling...

Tell me all the things,

That you keep hiding.

Tell me all the reasons,

Why you keep trying.

Tell me all the things,

That you're afraid to do...

I get scared, too.

You just need a little shove,

If you want a little love.

She said, smiling...

I'll be what you think of,

When you wish for love.

Reviews

[Anindita Janhabee]

Just letters sometimes become one's lifelines.... This poem is amusing to read which made me think once, twice, thrice and again and again all about how miraculous young love is... Even I have experienced this, honestly, just few months back.. I still remember those memories, almost everything is carved over here, making me kinda crazy and smile... Keep on writing, let me know more about what you feel about this hobby of writing and whatever you feel worth sharing...
Childhood love can never be forgotten as it's the first love of life where you love only once and love like never..who makes you feel special forever....
very nicely penned!!!
Anindita : )

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you for reading and reviewing, Anindita! :) I'm glad you're u enjoyed the poem and I'm always happy to hear of someone experiencing a love like this!

[Anindita Janhabee]

Of course.. and I am sure it was my first and last... no one else can be replaced... I may hv to choose any other in life but I can't ever forget that person whom I loved only once and loved like never...

[Lauren_The_Awesome]

That was so amazingly put that I can't even put it into words. This was so beautifully worded and it shows how much a person needs to go to find his one. Good vibes. Thanks for sharing this poem.

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Wow! Thank you very much for reading and reviewing, my friend!

[Lauren_The_Awesome]

Your welcome!

[Coyote Poetry]

Love does need a shove.
"You just need a little shove,
If you want a little love."
I liked the flow of thoughts leading to the very nice ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you very much, Coyote!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Wonderful rewinding back at times of school days.....very nice friend!

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you very much!

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Welcome friend!

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

You give me back great memories of my school days, and how exciting young love can be fun ... puns, profound moments that swing, and play tag in the schoolyard for me nice thoughts ... nostalgic memories, in your writing, the girl does give you trust, that's somehow so obvious, but the dare to take her hand and and to show her your things that you keep hiding, is scary hihi ^^ enjoyed this! Nice write, about all that we haven been through at some point of our lives. Thank you for sharing this my friend.

- Elisa

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Wow! Thank you for reading and for the great review, my friend! I really appreciate it. I'm glad my writing has brought back so many great memories for you. :)

You are welcome! anytime my friend, yes, it was beautiful to read. I will read more in a bit :)

[Kesha]

Wow. I can't help but think that this should be a song. Would be great to sing with a guitar! This is really good!

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you so much!

[Lotus Flower]

I loved this so much! Very interesting.

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you very much for reading and reviewing!

[Amber Lily]

Wow, all the flashbacks I'm having right now from my first date... you have single handedly put me in a good mood for the day with this wonderful piece! To remember how every little thing made my heart race! I can't stop smiling so thank you :)

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Wow! Thank you for the great review, Amber! I'm glad you enjoyed it and it made you happy!

[Ally Monique]

Young love is so precious and beautiful
This poem is so young and innocent, it brings back lovely memories of young love for me
I loved reading this :) It gives me nothing but good memories and joy

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you so much, Mufasa! I appreciate your kind words :)

[Ally Monique]

no problem :)