I envied teen boys who seemed so tough; When after gym we stripped and showered— Their hormoned muscles appeared hot-stuff They seemed so manly—super-powered.
Who would notice a teen so scrawny? My parents told me I'd soon fill out. Would any girl eye a body so phony; What if I never did begin to sprout?
For unknown reasons girls noticed me. This must be some fluke I surely thought. They'd walk close by wanting to talk with me; Although envious chums seemed quite distraught.
A few would engage me to walk them home. We caressed warmly till I wanted match-play. Some dared ride my Ford with taped on chrome— To one school, then another, we drove our way.
Looking back now, muscles didn't mean so much. The girls I kissed sought a more gentle touch. My pals oft lied about the girls they'd laid. By the ones who liked me, I was amply paid.
I too, was small built. Pant size 30 x 30 for as long as I could remember. There was a girl in 10th grade that started following me everywhere I went at school. That girl is now my wife of 37 years. I would rather have warmth to give than muscles to show. May God bless you every day of your life.
I can relate to this, Regis. I was very small all through school and really did not put on weight until my mid twenties. However I do remember that the girls enjoyed my company so I let the boys play their games and enjoyed my own. Thanks for sharing. Love and peace,
Yes can relate to this one Regis, I think I weighed in at 98 lbs when I was in high school, often called nicknames such as skinny mini, the stick, thermometer etc.
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