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

[Shirlena]

Such a sweet rendition of young love...takes me down memory lane to simpler times when puppy love felt just the way you described here.

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you for taking the time to read and review, my friend!

[Calissa Knox]

This is a beautiful poem that tells the story of first love, so perfectly. Great write!

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you so much, Feather! I'm sorry for the late reply!

[Calissa Knox]

It was my pleasure, Michael!

[Caradoc]

This needs to be performed live, with a band, with strings, soft and slow.

I love this piece.

-Caradoc

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you for visiting and reading! I'm glad you love it!

[Sapphire Naylor]

I love this poem! It is such beautifully written and flows wonderfully. Defiantly one of my favorites :) Keep up the good work :)

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you, Sapphire! I appreciate all of your kind words and support!

[Praveeta]

Beautifully written poem on love.

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you so much for reading and for your review, Praveeta!

[Praveeta]

You are welcome.

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Another amazing piece. Kudos!

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you very much Dhaye!

[Kai Rollins]

These lines...brilliance. Gosh -.- stop holding out these are amazing. Love is beautiful. Painted with your words. Lovely write :)

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words! I promise you though, I'm not holding out anything haha

[Giggling Star]

Such an innocent write ... very charming!

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you for reading and for the great review!

[Sami Khalil]

"You just need a little shove,
If you want a little love.

She said, smiling..."

A shake, a shove, a wink and a kiss ...Voila.
A lovely write...:).............

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you very much, Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)..................