I hope she didn’t see them
dark stains upon m' shirt,
I dressed all nice and proper,
but didn’t plan the dirt
that collected on m' collar
and fell down on her skirt.
I was so embarrassed
I hid behind the wall,
where stuff fell on m’ trousers,
an’ covered me with all
the stink from the wormwood bush
to make me smell oddball.
I knew I couldn’t kiss her,
not looking so absurd,
so I ran back to m' bedroom,
and without a dirty word,
I changed all of me clobber
and went back undeterred.
There are no prizes given
if something is amiss,
so I appeared nonchalant,
nothing was remiss,
as I took m' little sweetheart
and planted our soul kiss.
Author notes
Drawing by Richard Adams
I have to admit. I was nine years old at the time of the kiss. 
A contest entry
- Legendary Poetry ( A New series ) by cricketjeff.
2000 points, ended November 20, 2008, 12 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Ouch, I can only say, let the 'kiss' begin...enjoyed the write also the original art for it lol
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Thank you Richard I have to admit you captured the sort of weird humour i love and try to produce.
So you were on to a winner with me from the off.
Excellent The smile i had was so wide i ended up with earache Thank you for taking time to honour me in this way
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A truly Legendary poem
Gentle smiles throughout and perfect for this contest.
Great stuff
Jeff
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Thank you for this lovely 'Legend' type poem that was a real joy to read, you have paid homage to a great writer of humour. I think he will enjoy reading this.
Sue and Jeff
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A sweet and engaging tale. Excellently rhymed, nice meter. Delightful storytelling. Insightful "no prizes given if something is amiss"! What a practical and intelligent way to remedy the dirt and wormwood scent...bright lad with a promising future, I'd say *grin
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Nothing short of delightful!
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Imitation is the finest compliment. LOVED this one Richard. Done in the tradition of Legend humor. Excellent.
~Pamela 
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delightful
I enjoyed this story, and the dialect went along very well. After all that preparation, with such determination, the kiss must have been grand.
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Nice
Richard,
Been a while since I have read your poems. This one is a nice little ditty to be sure. Hope you have been well.
Jim
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Your so very clever, talented I must say.Tis an exellent poem with wonderful rhyme.And a good drawing too, well done and best of wishes to you.
Tony
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Sounds like a poem for a very special person once upon a time Richard. You know how to draw lips too!
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