what I missed 1962
the kind one
a small-town boy,
gazing with care and desire
who honored my edges
oh, those soft lips
Mom, not supportive
his dad’s hardware
store waiting—she wanted
more
for her daughter
I stepped away
allowed
a suave city guy
who didn’t like to kiss
to snag my attention
Aw, opportunity missed? Or bullet dodged?
I can relate on both counts.💚so much gratitude for my life experience.