I'll put on the box of memories <br />My first time to say 'I love you, Ma and Pa' <br />My first time to open my eyes in this world <br />My first time to cry breathlessly <br /> <br />I'll put on the box of learnings <br />My first time to feel the so-called 'Love' <br />My first time to accept God <br />My first time to ask forgiveness <br /> <br />I'll put on the box of success <br />My first time to stand on my own <br />My first time to celebrate victory <br />My first time to earn money <br /> <br />I'll put on the box of overcomings <br />My first time to feel broken-hearted <br />My first time to lose my direction <br />My first time to feel like discriminated <br /> <br />Until the day I close my book <br />I could have a great look <br />Once in my time <br />I have just completed my boxes of lifetime<br /><br />Sheldon Allen Saluta<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/treasured-first-time/