First Time Romance

Five years ago, Carl broke my heart
He ignored my desire for him and pushed me aside.
I was too young, too inexperienced.
I was devastated by his denial.
Avoiding him at all costs, I still never forgot.
Carl was always, never ending, in the back of my mind.

Melanie is my best friend’s sister.
I didn’t really pay attention to her before.
She’s a woman now.
This time around things will be different.
And nothing is going to stand in our way.
I won’t make the same mistake twice.