impeccable freckles

for Lydia -- who is so damned good at recounting lost loves. For Neville -- whose romantic adventures always entice, and to Relic -- who regrets his roaming hands

His freckles were

impeccable;

His eyes an impossible shade

of earthy green flecked fire ...

His lips softly hardening 

youth's clumsy desire ...

Summer sweat in the attic,

and his "Little Red Corvette" was just too fast ...

Those days she will remember

and maybe even regret ...

Too young to know 

all she'd come to wonder,

The could haves

she wouldn't do yet ...

Author's Note

Reviews

[Ana Papaya]

oh wow, yes, I do remember such moments in time when lines were approached but not crossed and wondering later on about what ifs

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes. It's funny, reconnecting with old flames that never went all that far … a nice camaraderie and remembrance, and happiness at each others' happy lives.

[barleygirl]

You have an amazing line-up of inspirations (above) but to me, this sounds like YOU! ALL YOU! I'm thinking this sounds less like something out of your personal experience (as you sometimes write) & more like an imaginary artistic creation that harkens back to a classic unforgettable song. This puts us right back there in the middle (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lyn Anderson]

Ah yes, but the boy with impeccable freckles is a dear (but far) internet friend now. Madly in love we are with our current partners, it is fun to reminisce now and again.

[john l smith]

I don't relate to his freckles and whatnot but I do appreciate his ride
Dave B

[Lyn Anderson]

Lol. Thanks much

[Crowley]

A great tribute and flashback on old desires and the thought that they seemed to fill every waking moment when I was younger. Yummy, nostalgic and full of whimsy. I like the pairing and mention of the song as well. Too good!

[Lyn Anderson]

Too kind. Thank see ya

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lyn... your poetry has an aire of young love and freckles with green eyes and a song to touch the innocence of passion. We had our last high school reunion because of our age. But memories of our youth still linger as the leaves of December. truly love your dedications. As ever, Pat

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much. I think there are some things that truly become sweeter with time

[Lydia Shutter]

Ah, this one brings me back to the days of "submarine races" and drive in movies! I am honored you dedicated this one to me...and two other great poets on this site! Love that Prince song too! Wonderful work. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

It so reminded me of all your romantic reminiscing ... Thanks

[Lydia Shutter]

I am honored...truly!

[Lorry]

Love it. Perhaps it is the mention of green eyes, which always conjures a raven haired Irish beauty that I was lucky enough to get lucky with. She must have liked me too, because I don't recall a single slap meeting my cheek or her voice screamiing for me to shut up.

(some time later, after falling into an Irish trance...)

I do hate to be picky, as I have never had occasion to with your work, but surely you meant to say Neville's misadventures. :)
(shh! Keep that to yourself, he looks pretty big and idnt that far away from me) :)

[Lyn Anderson]

The subject of this poem is a Newfoundlander, of English and Irish descent i believe. Thanks for the larf.

[Neville]

this is so damn good.. certainly one of your recent best.... thank you my friend... just tell me tho.. how did you know about my freckles.... Neville

[Lyn Anderson]

Interesting ... The subject of this poem said it was a sad poem. I feel sad that he sees it so

[Neville]

still damn good if you ask me...

[Lyn Anderson]

Oh, he didn't say it was bad, just at a place in his life very different from me, i guess, where he is missing his youth perhaps? Me, i look back on it fondly, but don't miss it

[Neville]

so be it.. as long as ya happy and no one gets hurt...

[Lyn Anderson]

At the time, this boy broke my heart in at least three places. But, well, now I look back on it affectionately

[Neville]

good to hear that

[Relic]

Great song and poem, Lyn. Summer sweat in the attic. In my case it was a basement. lol Smiling here. Thanks. :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Basements aren't common where i was a teenager... :) glad to make you smile and assuage your guilty conscience somewhat