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i'll include part of the Poet's Note also in showcase. thanks. bri :)

(i don't return to look for responses to my comments, but i noticed it when i was going to tell you i'd use My Child and you could let me know if it was NOT alright! i hope your daughter is settled with a good 'love-interest' now. i'd guess she is NOT quite young (looking at your PH photo) . but maybe you are like my about -70-yrs.-old friend who just fathered a new baby last year? ! bri :)

i await your answer. January showcase is already started, with at least three poems in it so far. thanks bri :)

i think my 'first love' was when i was about 6 years old, but i didn't tell the girl until about 11 years later as we were graduating from high school. now she is divorced and i've been divorced three times. she i think is by herself and i am with my fourth (and best..........OF COURSE) wife! a lovely and intelligent poem. to MyPoemList. i'm in a hurry or i would write and read more. are there any you would particularly like to share? poems, not loves! bri :)

Well well well... I love the wit in your writing. God bless you

Hi Soulful, I'm pleased that this poem touched you. I wrote it with my daughter in mind as she was working through a rough period in the early years of her relationship with her first boyfriend. Her experience turned out to be the exception - they're still together today, years later.

the bliss and anguish of the first whisper of love......a poihgnant advice to a child who has faced with the first experience of practical life....pain that is the best teacher of our lives......making us wiser with every jolt..loved this poem

True! First love is not always the right one. hence, last for a while.

True! First love is not always the right one. hence, last for a while.

Hi David, I'm happy to learn you could relate to the truths touched upon in the poem...I gave an insight as to why the poem was written in the 'poet's notes' above. I'll check to see if you have some poems on this site and if yes, I'll review a few and comment thereon. Cheers!

What a lovely piece, so true. Written from experience, no doubt. Been there myself. ha ha. Excellent.

Hi Jitesh, thanks for your kind comments - much appreciated. I'm glad the poem gladdened your heart. I'll check out a few of your poems and comment on them. Cheers!

i am very happy and liked the poem of my child sir and also read my poem sir

Yes, there are risks in love as with all things! When the first love dies out, never get hurt and never languish in the past! Hope that there will be a better chance to linger long in love's embrace! A very wise advice from a loving father to his daughter, who comes home dispirited after her disagreement with her boyfriend! Enjoyed! !

Hi Sunprincess, happy to hear you liked the poem, to me it's one that most young teens should read as they move through the first love phase of life. It might help a few diminish their emotional suffering. Cheers!

I agree with the last line

soft sweet simple superb. liked your write. regards

Hi Hazel, great to hear from you - glad the poem touched you! In my daughter's case, despite the ups and downs of their relationship, they're still together and in February 2011 they blessed us with an adorable grand-daughter. This year, Alexandra will be adding a new and wonderful dimension to our Christmas. By the way, a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!

The truth about falling in love and the risk of getting hurt is all part of the wonder and magic of our emotions. It's so hard to see our children getting hurt this is a wonderful write of great wisdom. Thank you for sharing.

You know when love hits you, but you are right not to dwell in the past.