dear eddie,
’twas so long ago when
we were “just kids” and
my eyelashes must have
flirted above the chitchat
in the hallway of high school
you phoned to ask me to the
banquet (no dances then)
but said you’d meet me there
(because neither of us drove yet)
my face flushed, heart fluttered
i’d already said “yes” when my
mother, frowning, observed: “if
this is a date, he should pick you
up properly, with parental escort.”
“but we’re just friends,” i insisted
and took my imagination shopping
to purchase a flowery maxi dress
for the freshman/sophomore event
when i arrived, i stood by your side
both feeling awkward until we each
turned to our same-gendered friends
and found separate places at tables
decorated with no risk or obligation
i learned i should listen to my
mother’s advice and i understand
that you are still single, edwin, but
please know that after all these years,
i do accept your unspoken apology.
a poem in my pocket 
Feb 17, 2022 @ 12:06:56
I love this sentimental semi-love story! Very nicely done. Your mom was right! :>)
Feb 17, 2022 @ 13:25:08
Moms usually are 😉
Feb 17, 2022 @ 16:11:02
:>)
Feb 17, 2022 @ 11:09:31
I liked that flirting eyelashes detail and the incorporation of the dialogue here.
Feb 17, 2022 @ 13:23:59
Thank you 🙂
Feb 16, 2022 @ 14:31:01
I wonder if he ever understood what had happened… he probably still doesn’t understand.
Feb 16, 2022 @ 13:09:06
The image of those eyelashes speak volumes! Beautiful, sensitive write 💝💝
Feb 16, 2022 @ 15:38:40
Thank you, Sanaa…glad you stopped by!
Feb 16, 2022 @ 11:00:28
It is amazing how such memories stay with us!
Feb 16, 2022 @ 15:38:07
Yes, interesting how it all came back to me.
Feb 16, 2022 @ 09:27:38
Oh, those eyelashes! And that teenaged awkwardness. And your mom. Loved this poem, Lynn.
Feb 16, 2022 @ 15:37:29
My mom had good standards! Thanks, Sarah 🙂
Feb 16, 2022 @ 08:07:11
What a shame! Though it’s probably just as well that kids don’t know their own minds and step back.
Feb 16, 2022 @ 08:59:40
I guess we needed some maturing 🙂
Feb 17, 2022 @ 11:15:38
It’s a lifetime’s work 🙂
Feb 15, 2022 @ 20:10:47
Edwin missed his opportunity 😀😀
Feb 15, 2022 @ 18:54:09
‘my eyelashes must have
flirted above the chitchat’
Love those lines Lynn! Teenage years were so very awkward I remember!
Feb 15, 2022 @ 19:15:33
…and we worked so hard on those eyelashes 😉
Feb 15, 2022 @ 17:41:10
Very nicely turned, and unexpected. I love this.
Feb 15, 2022 @ 19:16:33
Thanks for saying so!
Feb 15, 2022 @ 16:31:32
I enjoyed reading this – made me smile with all the awkwardness of the teen years but you also added a post note. Well it wasn’t meant to be, smiles.
Feb 15, 2022 @ 16:33:02
Thanks, Grace! I’d like to think we’d still be friends 🙂
Feb 15, 2022 @ 16:20:26
😅
Feb 15, 2022 @ 16:19:04
Awwww poor Edwin shoulda pursued you when he had the chance.
Feb 15, 2022 @ 16:20:28
Coulda, woulda, shoulda 😉
Feb 15, 2022 @ 16:10:35
Ah, those first encounters. Awkward is exactly the word for it.
Feb 15, 2022 @ 16:12:36
Yes! Thanks for reading, Sascha 🙂