And Where Is She Now Comments

What a great topic for a story. And I wonder if you did find her... what would she be like now. I recall my Jerry telling of his first love who 'taught him the ways'. It was on board ship and he was nineteen. She was several years older and he chanced to encounter her again after some twenty years. What a disappointment. This spunky little rager had turned into a middle aged frump with a pair of kids and a mortgage. He couldn't get out of the house quickly enough... Better methinks to leave her where she belongs - in your poem. love, Allie xxxx

I agree, the past has its own house, untouchable though still influencing our every step Wonderful David, and a big Thankyou for the Above Love duncan X

I was just talking to my daughter the other day about my first 'crush'...wondering those same questions....Like Suzan says....in a way it is a hard lesson....but it forms who we are and where and how we will go in our hearts from there...nice write David

The first love you think you find in others is really coming from yourself. It's the knowing of how it feels that sets your path. And it's a wonderful feeling to carry through the rest of your life. I have enjoyed reading your view on love. Great verse. Best wishes Suzan Gumush. P.S. Merry Christmas!

bittersweet melancholy. nice poem!

The past is a different country, they do things differently there.... this is a lovely approach D, not overly sentimental, just inquisitive and expressive. I'm happy to say my first 'love' is as far away from me as possible and busy ruining someone else's life..... t x