His name was William Dunkel
He was only six years old
A randy little fellow
Always with a perpetual cold.
William’s twin was David
Between them something was always ‘amiss’
They are a permanent part of my memory
As William gave me my first kiss.
The first kiss for many rings of
Flowers, bells and stars
For me it was a different story
I ended with a permanent scar!
The day was a typical school day
In the yard standing true to form
Were the twins hatching a plan
So innocent in Catholic uniforms.
The crowd of other students
Were running, yelling having fun
The Dunkels were standing muttering
Planning to get ‘yer one’.
I stood at the top of the steps
Waving good bye to mom and baby sis
Ready to join a group of whispering girls
….Hmmm something was amiss.
You see the Dunkels were smitten
By my six year old wily ways
They told all the other girls
Of their amorous plan that day.
I took my place among the group
Anxious to hear the ‘buzzing bees’
Suddenly the group dispersed
Not unlike the Red Sea.
And there stood William Dunkel
With David close behind
There was a look of determination
And a single thought in his mind.
His lips were pursed for action
They seemed to take over his face
I felt a panic rush over me
And was frozen…locked in place.
A hush fell over the schoolyard
All six year old eyes on me
When an energy surge erupted
I jumped and started to flee.
But where to run and hide
The yard was a concrete square
With only one escape
Up the concrete stairs.
I ran around the schoolyard
In a circle full of fear
William was close behind
With David in second gear.
The steps were so far away
I had to quickly get there
And in a split decision
I flew through the air.
No wings sprang from my back
But I did fly through the air
Unfortunately not like a bird
My head collided with the third stair.
Bone hitting concrete
I will remember the sound
As I rolled down the steps
And was lying on the ground.
I opened my eyes and
Who do you think was there
William with lips puckered
Ready to cure my despair.
He lowered his head
Runny nose and all
And kissed my virgin lips
Very quickly I recall.
The rest of the day is quite blurry
A car ride, hospital and xrays
Very flashy, scary and bright
All recollection is a haze.
So that was the first time I was kissed
And despite the permanent scar
It was rather memorable
And I really did see stars.