A classic romantic first date holds the promise of a new love story.
The teenage love between Grace and Alex only lasted one year. Melbourne was too cold for her, as cold as their relationship had grown. Her love for her family was stronger than her puppy love for Alex. Grace returned to Brisbane to live close to her family, but not in the family home. She soon started a full-time job and moved into a unit in a neighbouring suburb with her best friend from high school. Grace went on a blind date with Brian to his work Christmas party, at the invitation of a work colleague. He rang her the next day to ask Grace out on their first official date.
This date was old-fashioned and picture-perfect, like in a romantic movie. The guy and the girl are dressed in formal attire. He picks her up in a fancy car and drives her to a five-star restaurant where they eat seafood and drink champagne while chatting and looking out over the river lights of the city from their intimate table-for-two. Beverley Joy.
Listen HERE – Poem – Time Will Tell
Our eyes met and curiosity flared
We walked and talked, we laughed and smiled
We sat together and chatted a while.
I dived in boots and all sharing far too much
Now I’m feeling vulnerable, awkward and uncomfortable
I’m bubbly and loud, I must admit
Could I be loved by someone such as this?
It’s not so much could I be loved
For I know another could love me, dear
It’s about me letting love in
Well, I guess, only time will tell.
Last week I felt strong and in control
Now things look bleak, I’m weak in the knees
I’m magnetised to be centre-stage
You’re a willing, captive audience.
My emotional stats read like the share market
I thought I’d ticked off the ‘responsible’ chart
But when I took the test I didn’t pass.
My passion looms with thoughts of you
To be responsible is proving impossible
The truth is revealed. My fate is sealed.
I’m nervous and coy, I must admit
Could I be loved by someone such as this?
It’s not so much could I be loved
For I know another could love me, dear
It’s about me letting love in
Well, I guess, only time will tell.
Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry © 2015. All Rights Reserved.
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