You still have forever
to show him you care
If he's meant to be your lover
he will still be there
Intercourse you do not need
to show how you feel
Looks and touches plant the seed
to find your love is real
Enjoy your innocence while you can
there's plenty of time to sin
Don't make that boy become a man
it's how babies do begin
Remember there's only one first time
make sure it's all about you
Remember that it's not a crime
because virgins can love too
A contest entry
- The First Time... by trista.
700 points, ended September 7, 2008, 20 entries
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Comments
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You're right. A person doesn't need sex to show someone how they feel about them. It's a known fact. I liked how you put that out there...

Also, I do like the 3rd stanza as well.
Some guys just do it for the "experience." I know some guys that do it because they think they have to, just so they know what to do in the future. I don't think that's exactly right, but whatever.
Though, there are the ones who care. Everyone worries about the girls (probably only because they can get pregnant...) But think about the guy, too.
I don't think I'd have to worry about getting used. But, I only say that because him and I have been really close for years. Well, not "close" as in huggy-kissy stuff. We were best friends first, and it's hard to think about him screwing me over like that, considering we have that friendship bond.
Great poem
Sincerely,
sarah ~
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Hi there!
This is great advice for any young person!
I do think it's important for young people to understand you can love someone without going all the way. (Gee, does that phrase date me as "old"?
) To be honest, I'm not even 100% sure where "love" fits into the whole schematic for the young woman I'm concerned about, but then I think she’s at least a little confused about that too...which to me, is an even better reason to wait. 
I like your 3d stanza a lot because it makes me wonder how many young women take their young man’s feelings and responsibilities into consideration. We tend to concentrate on the girls, but the guys...I think they have a lot of stereotypes to work through.
Thank you so much for your entry. Reading it feels like you were talking directly to her, and I think she’ll have that same impression.
Good luck and best wishes,
~J. -
great word of advice. you're right, if it's true love, it can wait.
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Yes, do make sure you are not being used. Get to know the other person well first.



