Adolescence Stories

The red bathing suit stood out from all the others, its modest cut being a departure from the scant bikinis dominating the poolside. I noticed the girl wearing it from under an umbrella. She moved with ease in and out of the water, shoulders glistening with whatever oil she’d rubbed into them. As for me, I rarely emerged from my shaded little corner, lest my pale skin burn and blister. I was self-conscious about so much t...

Though I can’t have your presence,You’re still in my mind,I can see you and feel you -I tell me: "you’re mine" -Together for always,  Though you’re not near -In my dreams, we are lovers:The picture’s so clear - I can look in your eyesAnd see blue and gold -A man/boy who’s changingBoth young and old - Your body is slim,Your hair: soft and brown -You move with a quickness -You never slow down - In my mind I race with youTo...

Adolescence I love you more each day I live -I’ll love you till I die -  My heart and mind are overflowedWith thoughts of you and I.Thoughts of love and laughter -Your hair, your eyes, your smile -The way you move, the way you kiss -Your voice, your charm, your style.I love you, don’t you know it?Do you think of me at all?Can’t you feel me loving you?Do you care for me at all?Do you know each time I see youMy love stops s...