Talking with friends
"Veronica, Have you ever had sex?"
"Nope."
I'm not ashamed, I feel no want to rush it
"Well that's too bad, it's fun."
I wonder how they can think that
Sure, it feels good
Sure, it might be fun
Did you use protection?
What if you got some disease,
From that person you thought you were so close to?
Or worse, what if you thought the only thing you'd get
Out of a one night stand, would be a good time?
But then a month later, you realize you got something more
If you feel you're ready, I don't think it's wrong
But you're definitely not ready
If you can't be smart about it
Don't sleep around
It should be special
They might not be 'the one'
But the heart can love more than once
Author notes
I really don't think is the best piece I could have written, but it got my point of veiw across, and I am proud of it.
This poem was written around option three, with a tiny bit of option four in it.
I've been wanting to write a column on this subject, and your contest has given me a good idea for it. Thanks. 
Written August 30th, 2006
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- How Do You Explain This???(Contest) by trista.
300 points, ended September 9, 2006, 16 entries
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The heart can love more than once, but you never forget your first real love. This is a really good write, Veronica. I liked the points you made.
Love always,
Kristen ♥ -
BRAVO!!!
i thought this was fantastic!! its very true that you can love more than once!! i really did like the way you wrote the poem!! -
I like your point of view here too. I think it is refreshing to read something that makes sense and does not go with the flow of peer pressure. Sex is not an activity like sports.
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wow thats really powerful. i think you brought out a very good point here. wonderful job!!! you have talent and knowledge at the same time!!! great.
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I feel I should represent the other side of the fence; most of the associated diseases are curable and detection is increasingly effective and with less of an onus on embarrassing
Stick to your guns kid. I screwed for the first time at 13. It wasn't awful or anything, just wasn't very good. -
WONDERFUL!
Darn this good! You need to spread it around your school! I use to do that when I wa in High-school! You are good My friend! -
Your poem is written with some very wise advice, my favorite being:
"But you're definitely not ready
If you can't be smart about it"
I'm so glad to see all the things you've thought about before making the decision to have sex, and I'm especially glad that you aren't ashamed of waiting! You did a wonderful job of getting your point across, and I thank you very much for entering this contest. I wish you good luck in the contest and I hope you pursue your column idea. I will definitely be sharing this poem with my boyfriend's daughter.
~J.
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