First love - Lienka

 

In August 2024 Master Liam and his buddy went to Waterkloof High School to watch rugby. His path crossed with that of a bubbly, smiling, energetic, cute as a button, gorgeous dark haired little beauty called Lienka Viljoen. A sprightly 14 year old with a voice like an angel and the personality to match. 

Their eyes met in a sea of exited youngsters determined to have a good time. For a moment time stood still. Two young souls reached out across the cosmic highway of love and connected. Two pairs of teenage knees involuntarily buckled and two young hearts started beating in frenzied unison. 

A new love was born in that moment. 

That first love. The magic of it all. So powerful. So unforgettable. May the two of you share many joyous moments as you create memories to last a lifetime. 

"I hear a lot of stories, I suppose they could be true

All about love and what it can do for you

High is the risk of striking out, the risk of getting hurt

And still I have so much to learn

Well I know 'cause I think about it all the time

I know that real love is hard to find

And a good heart these days is hard to find

True love, the lasting kind

A good heart these days is hard to find

So please be gentle with this heart of mine

My expectations may be high, I blame it on my youth

Soon enough I'll learn the painful truth

I'll face it like a fighter then boast how I've grown

Anything is better than being alone

Well I know 'cause I learn a little every day

I know 'cause I listen when the experts say that

That a good heart these days is hard to find

True love, the lasting kind

As I reflect on all my childhood dreams

My ideas of love weren't as foolish as they seemed

If I don't start looking now I'll be left behind

And a good heart these days, it's hard to find

I know, it's a dream I'm willing to defend

I know it will be worth it in the end

A good heart these days is hard to find

True love, the lasting kind

A good heart these days is hard to find

So please be gentle with this heart of mine

A good heart these days is hard to find

True love, the lasting kind

A good heart these days is hard to find

So please be gentle with this heart

With this heart of mine"

Feargal Sharky

1985