Christine Kerrigan

First Love

To: Chris B, my love, my dear friend

I met my first love, just before high school
He was a senior, cute and yes, he was cool
He escorted me to every class
Other girls envied me, peering through the glass
His grades proved he was smart
His actions, showed he had heart
He advanced quicker than others and graduated mid-term
I was in love, I felt no concern
Then one day he met me after school
He walked me home
This was nothing new
He told me I was young just beginning my life
I should be free to date others
And have a normal high school life.
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