By bp
Date: 2002 Feb 13
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50's Romeo

In times long past, young lovers dashed
to reach their secret space.
To kiss and grope and plan and hope
their future's goals are placed.

Never mind their path be lined
with unknown strife and pain.
Their love is strong they'll carry on
with carefree youthful gain.

They don't see their life to be
past cupid's hot embrace.
Their hot breath blends with kiss' deep
young lover's start their chase.

Young love is hot and secrets not
shall block their youthful nest.
When young men dare, and young girls share
young lover's start their quest.

It's Saturday night, dad's Packard's right
with half a tank of gas.
With comb to hair, in the bathroom mirror
he's thinking 'bout his lass.

It's only been a week gone past,
his greatest dream came true.
He staked his claim, with hopes on high
and pinned his Peggy Sue.

They talked of passages young men take
to cross that great divide.
To walk the way of their father's
and yes to take a bride.

In the grown up world, so long past school
the grown ups just don't see;
teen love is true and made to last
the way it was meant to be.

He got on base with his varsity pin,
the base is numbered two.
This place before he'd never been,
he hardly knew what to do.

His body went through changes great,
his thoughts a swirling brook.
He cupped his prize in shakey hand,
when before he could only look.

Tonight's the night he's waited for,
yes perhaps go all the way.
To walk with those who've beat love's quest,
to become a man this day.

The time is right, as is the night
it's planned in every way.
She won't resist his manly charms
     WHAT MONTHLY FRIEND?
How long does she plan to stay?

And what's her visit to do with us
away from the lights of the city?
Who is this friend to ruin this night?
His plans be dashed, more the pity....