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My First Lover
My first lover
Influenced me
Like no other
She gave me confidence
She instilled maturity
She demanded respect
My first lover
Was a bit older
Than other lovers
More than just a girlfriend
She was mentor who’d be
A template for all others
An individual
A libertine
An intellect
By far her greatest influence
She instilled within me a dictum
I’ve appreciated ever since
Respect any woman
Who’s willing to
To love you
Ruminating, no one influenced me
More than that charitable saint
Who loved me so sweetly
Inspired by Kahlil Gibran’s ‘Broken Wings’ forward. Not to be considered as an entry for the competition.
#KahlilGibran
Influenced me
Like no other
She gave me confidence
She instilled maturity
She demanded respect
My first lover
Was a bit older
Than other lovers
More than just a girlfriend
She was mentor who’d be
A template for all others
An individual
A libertine
An intellect
By far her greatest influence
She instilled within me a dictum
I’ve appreciated ever since
Respect any woman
Who’s willing to
To love you
Ruminating, no one influenced me
More than that charitable saint
Who loved me so sweetly
Inspired by Kahlil Gibran’s ‘Broken Wings’ forward. Not to be considered as an entry for the competition.
#KahlilGibran
Published 1st Apr 2019
Author's Note
This is my dedication to the wonderful poet, Kahalil Gibran, who is the focus of the 'Classic Corner' competition series sponsored by Ahavati & JohnnyBlaze.
I'm honored to be April's guest host. The above poem is not to be considered as an entry for the comp.
I want encourage everyone at DU to consider taking part.
Ahavati & JohnnyBlaze series has introduced me to several poets who's works I haven't been familiar with and have come to appreciate since. It truly has become an educational endeavor.
I'm honored to be April's guest host. The above poem is not to be considered as an entry for the comp.
I want encourage everyone at DU to consider taking part.
Ahavati & JohnnyBlaze series has introduced me to several poets who's works I haven't been familiar with and have come to appreciate since. It truly has become an educational endeavor.
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
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1st Apr 2019 5:26am
Wow! Snuggle!
Beautifully done! And thank you so much for guest hosting this month!
Beautifully done! And thank you so much for guest hosting this month!
1st Apr 2019 6:50am
Snuggles...
you have outdone yourself...
very most excellent piece...
thanks for the great ink...Ely
you have outdone yourself...
very most excellent piece...
thanks for the great ink...Ely
Wonderful, Kimmy.
I recently reread his biography again after years, to reacquaint myself. So this is a timely piece for me to read, for all of its contents are now old friends.
And my congratulations for hosting his tribute.🙏🏻
Jadey
I recently reread his biography again after years, to reacquaint myself. So this is a timely piece for me to read, for all of its contents are now old friends.
And my congratulations for hosting his tribute.🙏🏻
Jadey
Anonymous
1st Apr 2019 12:50pm
Excellent, Snugglebuck!
And Ahavati and I are honored that you take poetry so seriously and are guest hosting.
And Ahavati and I are honored that you take poetry so seriously and are guest hosting.
1st Apr 2019 5:33pm
2nd Apr 2019 10:50pm
i love reading you. you have such an honesty about your writes. A deeply sincere feel to it!
4th Apr 2019 6:24am
Anonymous
27th Apr 2019 1:01am
Beautiful spilling, sweet read.
27th Apr 2019 4:44pm
