My First Valentine 

Reminiscing about my first love this Valentine’s Day.

Friends believe they know my affinity 
But their truth, a far cry from reality 
Memories carved with pure clarity
My first love, I’ll remember for eternity

They say it was the boy next door
In class, his jokes often caused an uproar                       
True, his humour, I once used to adore
But he was not the one my heart raced for

A teenager when Cupid first struck me 
Nearly sixteen, figuring out who to be
Like a beautiful day out by the sea
Waves of joy washed over me, I felt free

It began with a tinge of excitement
And soon transformed into pure amazement
Our meetings were in perfect alignment
I couldn’t wait for our next appointment

Time stood still, I was hypnotised
Spending time together, I capitalised
Smitten, I was mesmerised
Lost myself yet felt recognised

Suddenly, life was for celebrating
My days became captivating
Finally, there was no need for waiting
Joy! I had discovered my love for writing

Just like a long-awaited holiday
An ice-cream sundae on a sunny day
Writing is much more than wordplay
A gift from above I’ll treasure, come what may.