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In praise of the older man
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In praise of the older man |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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Don't get me wrong, I love them all, stocky, thin, short and tall... in ties and suits or just blue jeans, boxers, briefs, or nothing please!  It used to be the pretty boys who always turned my head--- then one day I noticed that they loved themselves instead! So give me now the gentle man-- the one that's learned through time, acquiring taste for finer things-- a palette for fine wine. I love the silken silver hairs of forestry on chest... and every wrinkle round the eyes boasts laughter and the tears they've wept. I love the way they look at me as if they can't believe their luck... my next rhyme now must be discreet-- but I love the way they love! An older man, you'd think would rush, but no, he savors every touch. He acts as though he is quite blest-- as if I were a treasure chest; and when he thinks that I don't see I catch him gaze adoringly... When I'm blue, he understands. In sympathy he holds my hand. It's a relief to just be held and in his arms I love to dwell and listen to his stories told-- each one a nugget of pure gold. I love them all, please understand, but there is nothing better than the gentleness of gentleman-- Oh give to me, the older man! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A simple YES suffices here... |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
very nice  |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) BRAVO!!! (smiles) True beauty is always on the inside, and there is nothing more beautiful than loving from the heart to another. (smiles) This is soooooooo cute and beautiful, sweet Karen, I love it!!! (kiss on cheek) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet serenity, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
STANDING OVATION!!!!YES OH YES!!!BRAVO!!!YOU HAVE TAKEN THE WORDS RIGHT OUT OF MY HEART!!! I LOVE IT!!! I LOVE IT!!!   Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Perfect, I agree, this is what I am planning for my future Sandra |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
So give me now the gentle man-- the one that's learned through time, acquiring taste for finer things-- a palette for fine wine. I love the silken silver hairs of forestry on chest... and every wrinkle round the eyes boasts laughter and the tears they've wept. ================================ I second that emotion Does this mean the bag boy at the grocery store and the pizza boy are mine now?? ROFL yer so kewl This distance has shown how the road remains alone |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
gotta case of the giggles here.... but Jan? Yep...you can have the bag boy, but will send you a picture of my "pizza boy"--I'd post it, but, well, you'll see...grin, and he's 47!!! Wait a sec and I'll see if I can't find it to send! HUGS...should make your day! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
serenity--You gave me a smile with this one, even though I'm married to a man ten years my junior, there IS something about an older man! |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Ah! When will the locals notice? Old German saying "We are too soon old and too late shmart" "Happy people have no history" - French Proverb |
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SmittenKitten Senior Member
since 2001-06-20
Posts 1131where the sky and horizon meet |
Serenity~ hehehe  this is awesome! I love it. Thank you for the giggle Hugs, ~Krista  Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
I can't quite read this wait til I find my Bifocals |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
I'm just one day younger than dirt ... do I qualify? Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Serenity, Your eyes have found a truth indeed And another truth in its need. Excellent write one of the best I've read. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Nice work, Karen. A lot of truth in this one, but I'm wondering, at what age does one become an older man? LOL Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Serenity, I agree most of the men who are the cutest spend too much time loving themselves and making themselves cute to fully love another. Dawn |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
Interesting and insightful perspective, k, and a nice write too. And comforting. I enjoyed. Now, I wonder if an 'older man' might respond? e |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Great write Karen...now lets see who steps forward and gives their age first!! ~Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Rodney Belcher Member
since 2000-06-06
Posts 227Taylor, Michigan |
ok serenity...I am a VERY mature 34...but you described me PERFECTLY thank you for making an old (well getting there) man feel appreciated...now I can look at the young guys with a little more confidence...lol...preach on girl  Lets Love one another-let God do the worrying, |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Smiles for you all---and hmmm...what qualifies as "an older" man? I suppose that would be relative to YOUR OWN AGE. evil grin....but I DO love the gray hair...and those crinkly smiling eyes do me in everytime! But enough, or I'll be all "adrift" again! Oh...and for the record...I'm forty and loving it...so send resume's, write me poetry---CONVINCE ME!!!!!  Thanks to the forum for the much needed smiles today! |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
I loved it Serenity...although i have never been with a younger one haa.. so i dont know what im missing ha...and probably never will ha... now my sis only dates younger men...so i doubt we will ever fight over the same man haa.... ~Victoria~ |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Karen, I enjoyed this as how I am an older man. Yes, the wrinkles say a lot. Such wisdom is carried within older eyes and hearts. You have inspired me to feel ever younger. Think my wife will notice the difference? Thanx. |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Hmm..I was just commenting on something like that last night! This is cute, Ser! now..how about Sean Connery, eh? Strange..I dated a younger guy once in my life, and it was the most wonderful thing ever. Of course..he was 14 and still learning, and I was 16. Three years of blissful youthful love, fun, and lust. There was more honesty in that relationship than I have known even til now. Thankers for making me think, Ser! laters! *Jenn* Sometimes the heart needs the solace of solitude and silence. |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
*GIGGLING* ok I must confess...I am a young girl but...I have the hugest crush on Harrison Ford!!!!! Yes...so sexy, nurturing, and mature. Karen, thank you for sharing, this is awesome my dear friend ((hugs)) |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
I loved this piece...excellent! I agree ... no baby boys for me ... I want a man ... yes indeed! |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
AH! I don't know about this. I think a man can be wonderful at any age. I've known some young men who were wise beyond their years and some old men who were nothing more than 5 year olds. Though the older I get, the fewer 'older' men there are around..hmmmm. I loved this one missy! |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
I love this is a popular topic among women now, they want older men. Also reminds me of my dad, he's 75 and doesn't consider himself a senior citizen????? |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
I think all young women should know what just a smile from them means to an "older man".God will bless you. paladin |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A fun read, Serene one Almost the flip side of Ben Franklin's "In Praise of Older Women" They don't yell. They don't swell. They don't tell And they're grateful as hell! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
How did I miss this one? Must not have been lookin for that older man. But older than you, or older than me? |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
A great poem With wisdom fine An older man Would be divine! But tell me, please Where could he be? At my age, none's Older than me!!!! I enjoyed this very much, serenity... ALMOST as much as yummy silver chest hairs. *EG* |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
well, they say, when there's snow on the roof, there's a fire burning inside.... hehe..... wonderful tribute, here, serene-one! |
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Amber Dawn Junior Member
since 2001-10-31
Posts 22Minnesota |
Applauding!!!!!!!! Lord that's the truth! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Well now. Finally someone appreciates the touch of love beyond the bounds of passion alone. Finally someone realizes there is so much more to love, than the moment. Finally someone sees theres more to a person of years than just the color of his hair and maybe the wrinkles that don't go away anymore. But don't misunderstand - one doesn't have to be older to have a touch of class when it comes to relationships. I guess I qualify as an "older man", in years anyway - got 11 on you - but sure don't feel that way between the ears, and I like to think I am very much the gentleman - I strive to be anyway. If it weren't for my wife, the years we put in together, the feelings we've shared and nutured, and the relationship we have always treasured, I'd write you poetry, my southern friend, that would stop you dead in your tracks, and if I accomplished nothing else, I'd see that the rest of your life was awash with the warmth of love. But, alas, I'll stick with Terry until one of us is gone...so can only wish you the moments I'd shower you with, the love I'd give, the heart and soul that would belong to you...in the touch of anothers hand. Be loved my friend, for the rest of your years. jwesley [This message has been edited by jwesley (edited 10-31-2001).] |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Maybe this explains the Angelina/Billy Bob thing. Cute write, Serenity, almost makes me look forward to finding a gray hair...almost. |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
i asked a friend of mine to read your poem, harpo, because i thought he might like it.... and guess what? he DID!! he said, "Now, I love the way that woman thinks!" .... then he told me to tell you this... quote: i wanted to share that with you |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well this poem was something else, and yes, very true...but...I love all men period, but I am not as young as your are, so I have to tell you...give me a younger man anytime then I am one happy camper! But...when I was in my 20's, I always wanted an older man for all the reasons you have said in your poem so Sunshine is right - a simple YES will suffice HAH! Now how ambiguous is this comment?~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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