Too Cool for Ketchup

Too Cool for Ketchup

A Poem by MsJewel
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~ memories ~

"

art ~ Janet Hill

 

 

 

I was cherry lip gloss and a pink bikini

Diet Coke, ruffled skirts

and summer kisses from nervous high school boys

with sun burnt noses

 

I was a typical sixteen year old girl

 

He was torn up levis and a leather jacket

messy blonde hair, Marlboro cigarettes

and a Rolling Stones tattoo

on his left forearm

 

He was dangerous

 

I was holding hands and French fries with ketchup

on a Saturday night

 

He was too cool for ketchup

 

He was bottle rockets on the fourth of July

French kisses and third base

on a Saturday night

 

We were inseparable

 

He was not my father’s favorite subject

 

He was the boy

throwing tiny pebbles at my window

I was the girl

climbing on the back of his black and silver Harley

for a midnight ride…

 

The wind in my hair

The feel of his soft cotton tee shirt against my cheek

as I wrapped my arms tightly around his waist

 

“Someday Jewels, we will keep riding

and never, ever look back”

 

I was grounded for the rest of the summer

 

I was the girl crying at her bedroom window

He was the boy that looked back

only once

to blow me a kiss good bye

 

And 25 years later

I wonder

if he remembers

© 2014 MsJewel


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This is so lovable.. The story implied in this poem is really so great.. And yes.. he only looked once and blow a kiss.. thats what they do..then what? they forget who are you even, they don't bother themselves to even think about you or what they've done... I dont know why im so against them.. im sorry if im being on my side..not accepting them..but thats well done.. i loved it

Posted 10 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

MsJewel

10 Years Ago

I'm thrilled you enjoyed this one - it is one of my favorite poems and favorite memories. :) Julie



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What a fun ride you have taken us on. I could hear the music on the juke box as I read this wonderful piece. You have woven a fun nostalgic tale for us this day my friend and brought us all (well some of us) back to those days of little cares and oh so much fun.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MsJewel

10 Years Ago

Those were fun days - the beach, the sun, the fun....
I hope your day is lovely Jack. Thank y.. read more
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MAC
this is fun to read with your amazing use of imagery. Julie, if he isn't thinking about you everyday then he is either dead or it was a smart choice to not be together. Brilliantly written reflection.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MsJewel

10 Years Ago

Thank you Mark! :) Julie
MAC

10 Years Ago

welcome :)
Love the title, great read Julie, we always fall for those bad boys that break our hearts even at the tender age of 16. ;-)

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MsJewel

10 Years Ago

What is it about those bad boys anyway? LOL...
Thank you for your wonderful comment Frieda :).. read more
This is wonderful !!...a nostalgic trip.
A tale of innocence and budding ...I can almost taste the spirit of the rebel.
.I was that bad boy at one time..brings back vivid memories of careless, youthful love.
I am impressed...you captured the whole picture so very well...KUDOS !
Admiration.
Scott

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MsJewel

10 Years Ago

Thank you for your lovely comment you bad boy! Have a beautiful day! :) Julie
Scott Metro

10 Years Ago

:)
Scott....
Great story-telling, Julie. I can't help but side with your dad. Wink.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MsJewel

10 Years Ago

Thank you for your lovely comment Pryde. Have a beautiful day :) Julie
Oh wow!!!! A true explanation of memories. Very clear. Wonder I... Love this one. Thanks

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MsJewel

10 Years Ago

Thank you my sweet friend. Hugs, Julie
This brings up vivid images of another decade. Thank you for sharing! I really like it.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MsJewel

10 Years Ago

I guess it was a few decades ago - feels like yesterday though. I guess you never forget your first .. read more
Christyn Jeffries

10 Years Ago

You're welcome! :)
yes I still remember,and still to kool for ketchup

Posted 10 Years Ago


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MsJewel

10 Years Ago

I love ketchup, but I've never been "too" cool. Hugs, Julie

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