I remember their eyes.
Inspired by Joe Brainard's memoir, "I Remember".
I remember before it happened.
I remember after it happened.
I remember when it happened.
I remember the dress I wore. Black fitted, slit on the leg and red roses along the neck.
I remember I was young, a child, though I cannot remember how old exactly.
I remember their eyes.
I remember how they grew in size when it happened.
I remember being on a stage.
I remember sitting on that stage.
I remember standing up from that stage.
I remember my dress opening.
I remember my underwear showing.
I remember their eyes.
I remember telling people after it happened that I was embarrassed.
I remember feeling obliged to.
I remember whenever somebody would ask me to tell an embarrassing story, even years later, I would tell this one. Part of it.
I remember when it happened.
I remember not feeling embarrassed at all.
I remember my face turning red.
I remember it feeling like that first sip of alcohol.
I remember it feeling good.
I remember it feeling wrong.
I remember feeling sexy.
I remember feeling desired.
I remember feeling proud.
I remember not understanding why I felt these things.
About the Creator
Katerina Petrou
Combining my passions of travelling, food, poetry and photography, I welcome you to read my stories.


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