Lisa and Rusty Cherish a Moment by Mary McKay
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Every time I hear the Association's simple, gentle, romantic "Cherish" it takes me back to a moment in 1967. There was only one couple dancing to "Cherish" in the center of the school cafeteria, and they seemed unaware that a hundred other kids were gawking at them. "Who are they?" I asked a classmate standing near me. "Oh, that's Rusty and Lisa." At that moment, every girl in the room wanted to be Lisa, in a pale blue mini-dress, white lipstick and black ankle-strap shoes, her silky long hair down her back. Every guy wished he was Rusty, a burly redhead with his hands around Lisa's slim waist, rocking her back and forth as the song played out. For all of us, too shy to actually participate in this ritual of attending our first dance, Lisa and Rusty were the epitome of true love. We all sighed as Lisa put her head on Rusty's shoulder when "Cherish" drew to a close. ....."cherish me as much as I cherish you.....and I do.....cherish you......Cherish is the word." Then Lisa and Rusty stared into each other's eyes and smiled, and the braces on their teeth shined brightly. It was seventh grade. "Lisa
and Rusty Cherish a Moment" by Mary McKay Mary has been a professional
writer/editor for over 20 years. She recently finished her first
novel and is in the process of getting it published. Now she is
working on a screenplay. She can be contacted via email at
MCMM1@aol.com. |