Those words echoed
in my head,
most often in times
of possible temptation-
very young with hormones raging,
I needed a reminder-
those words- "Those boys
are after one thing.
After, they will toss
you away like an old lemon."
Well, I didn't want
to be found road side,
an old withered yellow fruit,
so I remembered her words.
Even on the honeymoon,
I'd wake up and check my skin
for any yellow tints.
Impressions can be lasting.

04/17/2002

Posted on 04/17/2002
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