I went to school in Austin, Texas. That was the city where I met a man from the Bay Area who changed my life. October 1st is when we celebrate the anniversary of our first date. Evan selected the locations for our outing and lunch. If he was trying to impress me, he succeeded. I’ve written a haiku about the beginning of our relationship.
Under the Same Shining Moon
We had not yet met
Walking under the same sky
Who’d introduce us?
International
Students deserve the credit
Brazil and Iran
Without whom we’d not
Have ever met on that one
Enchanted evening
Iranian man
His roommate loved Brazilians
That set our love’s stage
Summer Portuguese
Brazilian women friends gave
Invite to party
Evan knew the host
Satellite tracking currents
Iranian guy
Rode my bicycle
To meet my Brazilian friends
Skirt caught in my chain.
Quick repair with Scotch tape
E falando português
Went to the festa
Walked in and saw him
Leaning on the food table
Laughing with his friends.
Felt his smile call me
Quick breath to center myself
And walked to his side
A year platonic
To recognize our hearts and minds
Dating each other’s friends
Growing and learning
Our shared commonalities
Families and outlooks
Austin Fall returned
Emailed letter to Evan
He wrote me right back
Then love bloomed online
His long well written letters
Grandparent details
Yes, I was smitten
A well rounded engineer
Who loved family
When he asked me out
I happily told him yes
He planned our first date
A classic artist
House of famed sculptor McNay
Stone chiseling woman
Vegetarian
Restaurant lunch for we two
Man who likes good food.
Today loving day
To commemorate that date
We began our us.
–Rebecca Cuningham 10/1/20
Happy first date anniversary to my dear Evan. Beginning twenty-six years ago I reveled in your creativity, your thoughtfulness and your delightful company. I treasure the joy you and our child bring to my life.
How do you like to celebrate anniversaries?
Gracias for visiting Fake Flamenco! I appreciate your likes and comments. ¡Olé! –Rebecca
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What a sweet haiku poem, and what a sweet story.
I went to school in Austin, also. My young adult years were nurtured by that town.
Happy first date anniversary!
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Thanks for your comments and compliment. That’s neat you attended Austin too. I found it a nurturing town as well.
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Beautiful remembrance of chance events that brought you together.
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Thank you, Rosaliene. The universe really was conspiring. Hope you and your family are well.
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The very best wishes for your 26th anniversary. You two look incredibly happy! 🙂
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Thanks very much, Rebecca! We had a lovely family dinner tonight to celebrate.
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Beautiful post, beautiful wishes and a beautiful memory, Enhorabuena Rebecca y que celebreis muchos, muchos mas!
Agur,
Francisco
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Muchas gracias, Francisco! Today is our 21st wedding anniversary. : ) How long have you and your lovely wife been married?
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May you enjoy it and celebrate many many more! We’re at 23 years this last January
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Thank you. 23 years is fantastic! Congratulations!
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Thank you 😊 Rebecca
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Wow Love you guys!! Què bonita historia tan llena de puntos esenciales que componen a ambas personalidades. Muchas bendiciones de salud y prosperidad. Ruego a Dios multiple las personas como ustedes dos. El mundo necesita felicidad, compromiso con la naturaleza y bondad❤️🍷🇵🇷
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Dear Mildred, I appreciate your sweet note! Muchas gracias amiga, que palabras mas amables, valoro mucho tu amistad.
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How beautifully you write about this fateful encounter!
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Thanks very much, it set me on the path I now tread : )
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Awe! How nice! happy anniversary! xo
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