In the sea of faces I saw a face
All in a haze, so filmy
Nothing did I see clearly
But a pair of love lit eyes
Riveted on me
My heart skipped a beat
Did my face grow pale?
Or got coloured by a blush?
I lowered my eyes
And looked away
But I saw him advancing
Coming straight to me
My heart began to race
My breath got hitched
My lips went dry and parched
I didn’t hear what he asked
Words got stuck in my throat
When they came
They came out broken and raspy
I felt as if struck
By congenital paralysis
Unable to move my facial muscles
Either to utter a word
Or curve my lips into a smile!
Felt butterflies in my stomach
A tremor took over my hands and legs
Beads of sweat appeared on my brow
My mind went blank
The world came to a sudden halt
Forgot where I was
I got frozen in time
This is how I felt
When I had my first crush!
Not knowing the futility of adolescent yearning
For long, I juggled with his unspoken words
“I L….O….V…..E you!
Beautiful, teenage innocence confessed. Poignant yet it gave me a chuckle of the little girl's first encounter! Great write!
Hello poet Valsa. Thank you for your recent review. I enjoyed your poem and have been in those shoes before, you described it precisely! Loyd
This poem resonates with me. The wonders of intense infatuation.. that holds us spellbound A marvelous poem that expresses in beautiful detail the feelings or secret burning desire to be with someone who you find very attractive and so special. It brings back memories of that wonderful feeling that will always be remembered and treasured. A beautiful poem. So well expressed. Loved reading it.Five Stars! ! !
In reading this poem I am suddenly overwhelmed with memories of my first crush, and my feelings of love sickness that plagued me when I was near her, that sense of aching I could never describe. I think you have perfectly articulated those feelings down for me in more tender words Valsa. A ballad for all first crushes! . You could have been my Sara!
My heart began to race My breath got hitched My lips went dry and parched I didn’t hear what he asked......amazing depiction relating to crush. A gorgeous poem with touching expression is aptly presented here. Thanks for sharing.10
WOW! Wow! ! wow! ! ! were we ten years old? ? if only i'd known how i would affect you, i would have turned and walked away without a word! that is how much i LOVED you when we were 10! ! ! i would have sacrificed my own passion to bring you comfort. thinking about you.........still. day and night. ESPECIALLY at night! ! ! Anonymous :)
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
There you are madam.. Fine rendering, innocent and candid speaking of thoughts. But not awaiting to read the tale of the next crush if any..