Natalie Goldberg talks about love being a four-letter word.

“Being in love is a loss of control. Suddenly your life is dependent on the eyebrow twitch of Joe Schmo. It’s terrible – it’s thrilling. Everyone wants it.” (pg. 22 – Old Friend From Far Away)

She says that writing is also a form of love. The love should exude through every cell of your body, through your hand, and onto the paper. Love (and writing) makes things come alive.

For this week’s memoir prompt, write about your first love, whether it be Joe Schmo, your Dad, or a family pet. Tell us about the ups and the downs, the thrills, the spills, the rejection or love returned.

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