by Elsie Duggan

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November 8, 2006

First Kiss

July 06, 2007 08:18 PM EDT

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I liked this boy in seventh grade

I knew he liked me too

The looks we gave each other

the smiles we would trade

There came a birthday party

We were both invited to

We played spin the bottle

Please let it land on Marty

Round and round that bottle went

Eagerly I watched it

Slowing down, almost stopped

My eyes a message sent

It didn't stop where I wanted it to

But the boy was shy and nice

So we puckered up our little lips

A quick kiss but then who knew

I was in love with another boy

A kiss was all it took

How many times I played that game

More kisses, youth, such joy

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Comments: 48

Larry H. Jul 6, 2007, 8:21pm EDT

thanks for sharing, I probably stole my frist kiss and got my face slapped for it. Thanks again for sharing your poem

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tammy b. Jul 6, 2007, 8:30pm EDT

Elsi , that is so sweet. Amazing how fast things will change.

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Cheryl W. Jul 6, 2007, 8:31pm EDT

You brought back lots of memories here, Elsie. Good one!

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Jill~Sexy Back~ V. Jul 6, 2007, 8:32pm EDT

Beautifully written! Thanks so much for sharing!

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Alainia~ Tha one n only~ a. Jul 6, 2007, 8:56pm EDT

Oh the memories!

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Lisa Frost Jul 6, 2007, 8:58pm EDT

a nice thing, and wonderful memories with it.

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Alison H. Jul 6, 2007, 9:05pm EDT

Oh, the sweetness and innocence of young love!

Love your poem, Elsie.

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Bonnie S. Jul 6, 2007, 9:16pm EDT

That was so cute, it brings back memories : )

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*Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D. Jul 6, 2007, 9:18pm EDT

Cheer up Larry, you made her day. The lady doth protest too much me thinks.

Anyway, my daughter is 13 now, and is this poem ever true! : |

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Margy O. Jul 6, 2007, 9:25pm EDT

Sweet memories of youth. Nice work.

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Machiavelli Dayupay Jul 6, 2007, 9:35pm EDT

FIRST KISS...

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Corina Carrasco Jul 6, 2007, 10:04pm EDT

very sweet story, Elsie!

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Mariana T. Jul 6, 2007, 10:23pm EDT

spin the bottle - wow - beautiful poem - do they ever play that anymore??? maybe in the first grade now - oh those beautiful times - I miss them! Nice to see you Miz Elsie - have a beautiful weekend! Salud.

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Kimberly Ripley Jul 6, 2007, 10:31pm EDT

This evokes a delightful trip to innocent times. Thanks for sharing, Elsie!

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Sue * Jul 6, 2007, 10:49pm EDT

I never once played that game...

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Paula Love Jul 6, 2007, 11:01pm EDT

well there you go Rob, where ever you are! Elsie's talking about her spin the bottle days again! hehehehe

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TanTrum Napolde Jul 6, 2007, 11:22pm EDT

Awwww...I never got to play spin the bottle. But my first kiss lasted about an hour with my first b/f. My lips were numb but it was one of the best kisses ever, even if I'm not with that guy now.

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Alison Pearce Jul 6, 2007, 11:26pm EDT

Very cute. Spin the bottle at that young age! You are a dark horse Elsie!

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Heather C. Jul 7, 2007, 12:49am EDT

Now did you guys drink what was in the bottle first? Only kidding...tee hee!

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Beverly P. Jul 7, 2007, 12:52am EDT

So sweet!!!! Well... kinda! LOL

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Elsie Duggan Jul 7, 2007, 1:00am EDT

Just so you all know, the only bottles ever spinned were milk bottles, use to have them back in those days nice round glass ones, Thanks Heather, lol.

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Sheila Deeth Jul 7, 2007, 1:07am EDT

When did they stop having milk bottles here? We had round bottles, but I don't remember ever playing spin the bottle.

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Gorgeous Gabby, a Gather Geeky Gal, and The Giz Jul 7, 2007, 1:08am EDT

Young love, so sweet!

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jul 7, 2007, 3:06am EDT

Great piece.. wonderful prose through poetry....:)

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Terry Collett Jul 7, 2007, 3:23am EDT

A fine poem with a fine theme.

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Machiavelli Dayupay Jul 7, 2007, 6:50am EDT

It sounds like the MOVIE BACK TO THE FUTURE...

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Peg Doak Jul 7, 2007, 1:11pm EDT

I know we had milk bottles when I played spin the bottle, but I suspect that we grabbed one of our parents beer bottles. I remember that game. Embarrassing for me. I don't know why.

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William Dotani Jul 7, 2007, 1:39pm EDT

Delightful. Did you and Marty finally lock lips? Maybe some oo la la French?

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Rob Appell Jul 7, 2007, 2:08pm EDT

Talk about being a late bloomer...I never had my first kiss until I was 16. (I know I'm back-asswards when I did the 'nasty' before I even had a kiss! And I wonder why I'm going to be alone forever...LOL!)

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Mary (diet dr pepper junkie) T. Jul 7, 2007, 2:12pm EDT

Very nice, Elsie...we are learning all these great secrets about you!

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Marge H. Jul 7, 2007, 4:08pm EDT

I remember spin the bottle. I also remember falling in love with a different boy about once a week. I like the stability of my life now better, but the memories are fun.

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Gisela S. Jul 7, 2007, 7:27pm EDT

This was sweet!

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Philip B. Jul 7, 2007, 8:17pm EDT

Elsie,

A very very cute one here!

Thank you!

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Wilma M. Jul 8, 2007, 10:41am EDT

I had a very sheltered childhood and growing up also. Never went to many parties at all.

Sorry I haven't been around much. This working all evening and baby sitting all day really cuts into my Gather time. After Tuesday evening, I will have 9 days off from the hospital so can be here a little more.

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Karolyn Q. Jul 8, 2007, 8:43pm EDT

Very nice!

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Niju S. Jul 8, 2007, 9:36pm EDT

was that the real that connects with your life ??

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Heidi M. Jul 8, 2007, 10:52pm EDT

cute and sweet.

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Marty A. Jul 9, 2007, 2:46am EDT

My first liss i was about 6 and a girl had me under a blanket in a neighborhood. That wet tongue was quite a shock.(older woman-12 ).I haven't stopped since.

marty)

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Missy Cline Jul 9, 2007, 5:30am EDT

Wonderful poem. I never got to play the game alas. Probably just as well. LOL

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Donald M. Jul 12, 2007, 7:33am EDT

We sure show our age dont we Elsie? A party just wasnt a party without spin the bottle. Now that one was acceptable to our parents too. The kiss was just a peck. Harmless,not shameful . Couldnt be huh the parents were there to make sure. LOL Norma

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