In The Early Twenties

Holding one another close.

In The Early Twenties

I remember young love.
Bodies smooth and lithe.
Hands shoved down
Each other's  trousers,
Searching for the touch of
Skin that is so satisfying,
But when found,
Craves for the
Ever deeper thrill.

I remember kissing for
Hours, lips parted and
Tongues exploring the
Depths and hollows of
The wet and warm places.

I remember holding one
Another close for that assurance
Of new commitment, and if
Briefly separated,
Never further than a reach
Away. 

I remember young love
With its excitement thinking that
We had a secret about which
No one knew.  Our love.
Just ours. Under wraps.
So sly were we.  So smug.
But, ah, young love,
Everyone knew. 


Susan Patterson

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Another reading recommendation:

D.E. Stephenson, 1892 - 1973.   If you have not read her and want to try a Scottish woman writer of the mid-20th century, then she is for you.  Many people, of course, have never heard of D. E. Stephenson, but her writing is so elegant and smooth, it would be a shame to miss her.  Her use of metaphors in describing the likes of the Scottish countryside is simply captivating.   Start with the witty Miss Buncle books; Miss Buncle Writes a Book, Miss Buncle Gets Married, and The Two Mrs. Abbotts.  The last one is a little  difficult to find and it is not cheap.  But of course, one has to read the complete trilogy, doesn't one?  There are several Stephenson series into which the dedicated reader may delve.  You can purchase her books through several online book stores, including Persephone Books (my favourite).  Let me know what you think!  skp

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Mr. and Mrs. James and Susan Patterson.

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