Marketing for Romance Writers 52-Week Blog Challenge. A #MFRWauthor Blog Hop
Week 42 My First Love
From Merriam-Webster Dictionary: (Like I have to define?) 🙂
- Definition of FIRST LOVE:
the first person one loves in a romantic way
You never forget your first love.
I dislike this topic.
I love this topic.
Let me explain. I dislike the topic for the sake of my blog followers because I’ve written about my first love before. I don’t want to bore you with another mention with this week’s topic.
However…I love the topic because I still communicate with him now and then. We have communicated on and off since I was sweet sixteen, but there were a lot of years in between that we didn’t. No, he isn’t an ex-husband. He isn’t the father of my children. We stay in touch because we’re friends. So, hmmm, what can I write about this week?
I know!
How about this? I used to write poetry for him. He loved that. The other morning I searched for poems I had written many years ago. They are nothing but silly teenager-in-love poems. I have to laugh at some of them. You won’t see those.
To this day, I remember his last words from that awful place called Vietnam. Oh, dear God, my heart was broken for a lot of years. After all the pain on both sides, he came to visit me a few times after he’d arrived home. Let’s look at the bright side—all these years later we’re still friends. I’d moved past being a teen.
Okay, that’s enough mush and sap for today. I should’ve skipped this week. Geez!
Since the topic is about first love, I can’t end this post without mentioning one of my books is about first love and second chances. Yep, it’s Whispers of Forever: Mending Christmas. I enjoyed writing this book. This is book one in the Canyon Junction: Hearts in Love Series.
Finding Kimber, book two will be out before the end of the year. This series is a spin off to the Double Dutch Ranch Series.
Let’s go see what the other participating authors wrote about. Is it too early for wine?
If you’re still this far in the post, thanks for sticking it out to the end.
Previously, I had mentioned my youngest son and daughter-in-law had to postpone their honeymoon for several reasons. Well, last Friday, they boarded a plane to Ireland. Little did they know they’d experience Hurricane Ophelia. I have been calling it their Hurricane Honeymoon. Unfortunately, there were deaths, damage, and millions without power.
We hadn’t heard from them for over twenty-four hours so both families got a little worried, but then they checked in saying they were okay. Their travel agency had kept in contact with them to be sure they were safe. They’re still traveling through the country. The family has been keeping in contact via a private Facebook Group page my son set up. Both of us moms are happy when we know what they’re doing and where they are. Oh, and today is their first anniversary and they get to celebrate it on their honeymoon!
Enjoy your weekend.
Mary J. McCoy-Dressel 
19 thoughts on “#AmWriting When Love Was In The Air #MFRWauthor”
maureenbonatch
Thank you so much for sharing. I enjoyed your poem.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Thank you, Maureen.
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Cathy Brockman
I loved the poem and didn’t laugh at all. I am glad you children are safe and enjoying themselves.
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Ed Hoornaert
Love can hurt just as much as it heals and helps.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Yes, it does, Ed. Life does go on. My first marriage lasted thirty-nine years, and I have two great sons. ❤
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RaineBalkera
Anyone who can write poetry is a genius and nothing to laugh at. Thanks for sharing and I’m glad your son and his wife are okay, too.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Thanks, Raine. As morbid as it sounds, some of my best poetry comes during a depressed state of mind. I haven’t written a new poem for a long time. Thanks for saying that about my son and daughter-in-law. They are having a fantastic time. ❤
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Meka James
I didn’t laugh at your poem. Poetry was something I could not, and still can’t write, so nothing but applause from me on that.
Glad to hear your son and daughter-in-law are safe and enjoying their honeymoon.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Hi, Meka. I started writing poetry at a young age. Most are better than that one. My youngest son writes poetry. The kids are having a grand time visiting castles and bars or pubs. LOL. Thanks for reading.
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Teagan R. Geneviene
It’s a truly charming post, Mary. Glad to know the kids are hanging in there too. Have a beautiful weekend. Hugs.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Thanks, Teagan. I’d use the word corny. LOL! They’ve been staying at some lovely B&Bs. I wouldn’t be surprised if they moved to Ireland. Seriously. My son and his wife both have Irish blood, but my son has Scot mixed in, too. Yes, he has a kilt.
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Teagan R. Geneviene
Not corny at all Mary. Yikes! I’ve never been so, I can’t comment. I’ll just hope not for your sake.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
I see your comment. Are you having a problem with commenting?
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Teagan R. Geneviene
No. I “can’t comment” to how likely it is that they would stay. Hugs.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Now I understand. My DILs uncle had asked them when they were coming home or were they looking for jobs. LOL. Then… I don’t know if my boy was joking, but he said they were offered translator jobs. YIKES! They’re on a plane home now.
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Sherry Lewis
I love your poem! And I’m so glad your son and daughter-in-law are safe and able to enjoy their honeymoon.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Thanks, Sherry. It wasn’t easy to post such sap/ gibberish. LOL The kids already posted for their anniversary, so it sounds like they’re having a blast. ❤
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D. Wallace Peach
I loved reading your old poem, Mary. Such aching misery. I have a bunch of those too, but you are braver than I. I’m glad your son and daughter-in-law are fine and enjoying their Hurricane Honeymoon despite the challenges. Very glad they’re safe.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Hi, Diana. I’m not sure if I’m brave or nutty. 🙂 My son just posted a wedding picture and anniversary wishes to his wife. They never stopped smiling the day of their wedding, and I bet they won’t today either. They needed this break. Thank you.
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