A Memory So Deep

Accidental Poet



 

My fifth-grade classroom on the second floor, last classroom on the right.

In the background is the Lawson Tower which I’ve also written about before.

 

Few memories so genuine

Can stand the test of time

Like where and when

Love first drew the line

 

There she sat September 6, 1967

In my fifth-grade classroom

The first day of school

When my virgin heart first bloomed

 

Her eyes had me hypnotized

Her smile as Cupid’s arrow

To the core of my heart

Both part of me like bone marrow

 

Six years in that elementary school

But none so fine as the last two

Fifth and sixth grades

I must admit my attention due

 

Never before had I

Known of this love

Suddenly I’m mesmerized

Gifted from Heaven above

 

Since the age of ten

She owned my stare

Not to be rude but…

She’s so pretty beyond compare

 

Now the building for elderly housing

But oh, the memory of that classroom

And the girl who stole my heart

Stronger than the pull of the moon

 

I’m not allowed to go inside

But then, I don’t need to

So clear are the memories

Everyday bathed in love’s hue

 

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  • Neville



    Good old Teddy 🌹.. oh' I so hope Sharon reads poetry ..

    • Accidental Poet

      And maybe even write poetry N. Maybe she's here in MPS? 😍

      • Neville



        Now wouldn't that be something .. 🤞🌹

        • Accidental Poet

          A chance to gaze into the one heart I live for? Priceless! Almost brings tears to my eyes N. 🌹

        • Cassie58

          Your school building, very similar to my old grammar school. I have very fond memories of my time there. Such an endearing tale of young love AP. Your heart fluttered young. May those memories always leave a smile. Have a lovely day.

          • Accidental Poet

            Thank you Cassie, those old school days are always there to look back on. Hope your day is lovely too. 🌞

          • Goldfinch60

            Wonderful words and loving memories AP.

            Andy

            • Accidental Poet

              Thanks Andy, Teddy asked for this one. 😉

            • Christina8

              Very nice poem full of memories, thanks for sharing!

              • Accidental Poet

                Thank you Christina, always appreciate your visits. 😉👍

              • orchidee

                Good write AP.
                When did I first see KP? Oh, on TV, in the papers, in magazines, in an Old Trout show..... anywhere, probably, where she will get her own publicity! lol.

                • Accidental Poet

                  I thought you told me you met KP on the banks of the river fishing when she jumped at your bait. 🦈

                  • orchidee

                    Ahh, yes, lol.

                  • Teddy.15

                    What a treat to read this, I'll come back to read it again. Beautiful A.P just beautiful. 🌹

                    • Accidental Poet

                      Thanks Teddy, read it as often as you like. You asked for it, so I delivered. 😉👍

                    • GenXer Shamrocker ☘️

                      Beautifully written!

                      • Accidental Poet

                        Thank you GenXer, your reading and compliment is greatly appreciated. 😊👍

                      • Thomas W Case

                        Tremendous work.

                      • rhmn_7

                        Some memories can stand the test of time better than feelings, I ask my self now. You just ignited an idea in me, thanks for the great poem!

                        • Accidental Poet

                          Thank you for reading and your compliment rhmn_7. I'm happy to inspire you. 😊👍

                        • sorenbarrett

                          This struck the memory chords and they still vibrate at my age. Very nice Accidental.

                          • Accidental Poet

                            Thanks soren. First loves have a way of doing that. 😊👍



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