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Rex Allen McCoy
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Sippin a Timmy's in London

0 posted 2000-02-08 05:24 PM



Are  you  still  my  Valentine

The  better  part  of  twenty  years
I’ve  lived  within  your  smile
With  fast  approaching  Golden  years
I’ve  loved  you  all  the  while

I  used  to  wine  and  dine  you
then  dance  the  night  away
It’s  McDonalds  now  and  curly  fries
that  brightens  up  our  day

We  used  to  kick  our  shoes  off
while  walking  on  the  beach
Now  we’re  dragged  around  the  the  block
our  dog  just  hates  the  leash

Remember  when  we’d  watch  the  clouds
until  the  stars  arrived
Then  twinkle  twinkle  make  a  wish
‘twas  good  to  be  alive

Three  kids  a  dog  and  a  grandson  too
lets  not  forget  our  pills
You’re  getting  gray  I’m  almost  bald
and  we’ve  got  a  lot  of  bills

But  always  when  I  gaze  at  you
I  see  my  Valentine
Because  long  ago  upon  that  star
my  wish  “please  make  her  mine”





© Copyright 2000 Rex Allen McCoy - All Rights Reserved
Mistikman
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1 posted 2000-02-08 05:51 PM


Wow, this poem is so sweet and heartfelt. Whoever you are giving this to has to be someone very special. There is something special to be said about growing old with someone. Well done.  

 I am not a poet, I am merely one who speaks in emotion

Meadowmuse
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2 posted 2000-02-08 07:19 PM


Rex, this is a poem to be treasured...sincere and loving with just the right amount of whimsy. Wonderful!

Claire

Elizabeth Santos
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3 posted 2000-02-08 07:41 PM


Very precious valentine poem
I hope you will give it to her
Liz

Rex Allen McCoy
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Sippin a Timmy's in London
4 posted 2000-02-08 11:02 PM


Thankyou everyone ... I married this Valentine 19 years ago and I sent her this as an e-card ... the kids called her to see
'her' e-mail ... she's been nice to me all
evening ... maybe I should write to her more often!

Rex

WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22
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5 posted 2000-02-08 11:24 PM


This was so very sweet!  What a loving relationship, even though those bills pile and things are not as they were, sounds like love to me! Very touching!

 <*\\\><

When you can't make up your mind
Which way is right for you,
Stop and softly ask yourself,
What Would Jesus Do?

bobbycat
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since 2000-02-06
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6 posted 2000-02-08 11:30 PM


I can't agree more!  Gives me warm fuzzies all over....  

Bobbycat =^..^=

Echo Rhayne
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Canyon Country, CA
7 posted 2000-02-09 04:23 AM


Oh so sweet, but I must say, sometimes things change like you have stated, but that doesnt mean its bad, lives get busy, plans get changed,  but it always still seems worth it, doesnt it?  Im sure she is and always will 'still be your valentine'  Especially after this beautiful poem!

 Did Jesus laugh?
I think He did,
'cause He was once
a little kid;
and all of us
were made with joy
both sugar-spice girl
and snake-snail boy!

Wizzard
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8 posted 2000-02-09 10:05 AM


Now thats what I call a HallMark Moment.
I would like to print this one out if you dont mind?
And Im glad your wish came true.
Great job Rex.

 Today is the first day of the rest of your life.

Lorelei54
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9 posted 2000-02-09 11:54 AM


You indeed are blessed, I can't wait for Mike and I to be celebrating 20 instead of #1...but I am excited, because 2-14-00 is the end of our first year and I look to the future with hope and joy.

Beautiful sweet words!

Rex Allen McCoy
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Sippin a Timmy's in London
10 posted 2000-02-09 05:02 PM


Thanks again one and all
It gladdens my heart to hear that you enjoyed reading this Valentine ... I sure enjoyed writing it and definately I enjoyed delivering it
Wizzard ... please go ahead and copy it ...you do me Honour ... thankyou

Lorelei54 ... congradulations on #1 ... it seems I can remember that one being quite special ... as were they all

Rex

serenity blaze
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11 posted 2000-02-09 05:14 PM


Rex Allen, Rex Allen, you have outdone yourself!  This is such a sweet valentine,
no need for candy here!  I do enjoy your work so much!

Martie
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12 posted 2000-02-09 07:31 PM


This is my 20th Valentine's Day with my husband, and I know the times you talk of, those days full of little minutes.  So nice that love remains.  Lovely poem.

 In the dew of little things,
the heart finds its morning
and is refreshed.
(ee cummings)

SEA
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with you
13 posted 2000-02-09 07:39 PM


Rex, this is wonderful! Made me think of my parents! Such love!!   -SEA
monique
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14 posted 2000-02-09 07:55 PM


Rex Rex Rex
How funny and sweet can you get?
You are too much!

monique


[This message has been edited by monique (edited 02-09-2000).]

HelmutB
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15 posted 2000-02-09 08:27 PM


Isn't life grant
Such lovely poem you done
I guess it's time for you to take your eyes of the stars and look at her, I see she wants to kiss yah  
Nice poem , realy nice

 The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools.


Beki
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Posts 1569
Newport Beach, CA, USA
16 posted 2000-02-09 09:04 PM


Rex, this was a delightful read..as someone said, a definite Hallmark moment. I was married 20 years before my divorce 3 years ago and I can totally relate to all you said, all you shared, and how times change but the love remains. Congratulations on seeing your dream and your commitment through, she is a lucky lady  
Rex Allen McCoy
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Posts 2863
Sippin a Timmy's in London
17 posted 2000-02-10 04:37 PM


Thankyou all again ... You could have seen a real Hallmark moment ... after I read all your kind replies to this poem
thanks again

Rex

Rosalind Palafox
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18 posted 2000-02-10 06:59 PM


Oh very lovely, I wish i could compose uplifting poems,mine tend to be sad. very nice! Good to hear u are still her valentine.

 "Love comes but never goes, for if it ever went, it was never love to begin with."

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