Poems

The First Time I Learned to Ride a Bike Quatrain Wheels turn, the world’s a blur,Fall down, skin the knee, deter.Get up, pedal on, a life’s stir,Bike’s freedom, a youngster’s purr.

The First Time I Lost a Friend Quatrain Shared secrets, laughter years,One fight, the end nears.Silence grew, a bond once dear,Friendship’s tear, disappear.

The First Time I Had to Say Goodbye Quatrain Goodbye a whisper, a tear, a sigh,Parting a sorrow, no need to deny.Each memory a comfort, as time goes by,Underneath the same vast sky.

The First Time I Hosted a Party Free Verse Invites sent, the scene was set,Guests arrived, a social bet.Laughter, spills, a night’s quest,Clean-up test, hosting zest.

The First Time I Had Fast Food Haiku Grease-stained bag in hand,Burger, fries — fast food’s brand,Guilt and pleasure, planned.

The First Time I Had a Hangover Couplet Last night’s fun, today’s regret,Morning’s pain, I won’t forget.

The First Time I Got a Pet Limerick Adopted a cat, thought I’d found a friend,Furniture scratched, it’s the trend.Litter box smells, a constant fend,Pet’s love, a mixed blend.

The First Time I Had Coffee Limerick First sip of coffee, bitter and rich,Awakened a need, an alertness switch.Craved it each morning, without a hitch,Coffee’s brew, my new niche.

The First Time I Felt Unconditional Love Terza Rima When you held me, no strings attached,A love so vast, no conditions matched,In your eyes, my worth, eternally dispatched.

The First Time I Felt at Peace with Myself Pantoum In quiet solitude, I found my release,Past regrets and fears began to cease,Reflections in the water, a gentle peace,As self-acceptance finally increased.