Tag Archives: First love

Once

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Helen

Once I felt my heart Murmur as the softness Of a slowly billowing summer breeze The sight of one Across a room who gazed A moment too long my way Found something stirred within I’d never thought this time Would … Continue reading →

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First

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Helen

I wish you were my first love I wish no others came before My hand and yours fit like a glove And so to all the gods implore Re-write my ancient history And make my heart unbroken be For I … Continue reading →

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First Crush

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Helen

When I was sixteen I saw a face I will never forget Upon his skin Not yet a trace Of time’s sweet savagery yet I yearned for him But spoke no words All these secrets that I kept At sixteen … Continue reading →

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