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Madame Chipmunk
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0 posted 2001-12-09 10:27 PM



Midlife romance
second time around
our heads are in the clouds
but our feet are on the ground

a grandma and a grandpa
silver in our hair
a glimmer in our eyes
and tenderness to share

midlife romance
we took another chance
old enough for wisdom
young enough to dance

a grandma and a grandpa
our salad days are past
seasoned by the years
we know that life goes fast

midlife romance
a gift for two to share
this grandma and this grandpa
we make a perfect pair  




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"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

[This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (edited 12-09-2001).]

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SEA
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1 posted 2001-12-09 10:30 PM


this is wonderful   made me smile really big.  
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2 posted 2001-12-09 10:31 PM


I like, well written.
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3 posted 2001-12-09 10:32 PM


Oh I simply adore this!!! My fav part was the first stanza! I think my head is in the clouds every time I get romantically involved hehehe. This is awesome!


love,
RP

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4 posted 2001-12-09 10:36 PM


I loved midlife romance.  It read so smoothly and it was right on the money.  A Fine Masterpiece.  Roger


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5 posted 2001-12-09 10:37 PM


Dear Lyra,
This is beautiful and upbeat. I love it.

Nan

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6 posted 2001-12-10 08:18 AM


Yes, well written, happy, and even manages to give me a glimmer of hope. Thanks.
Sandra

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7 posted 2001-12-10 08:24 AM




(sigh) Oh my gosh, this is soooooooo beautiful, it made me cry thinking of the joy of true love! Golden timeless love shines from your beautiful words, sweet friend, I love it!!! (kiss on cheek) Yes, may they always be the perfect loving pair! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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8 posted 2001-12-10 08:43 AM


Lyra darling girl, this is utterly utterly wonderful. I love the flow, I love the pace, and the sentiments, ahhhh they are just perfect.  

Truly Outstanding


Now I know what you look like Lyra, but of course I knew you'd be utterly beautiful. And you are  
    
Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy
    


To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1


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9 posted 2001-12-10 10:18 AM


Lyra,
You wonderful woman! This Grandpa of yours is one lucky guy. I would be at Grandma's house everyday if she was as great as you. The poem was fabulous (as usual).

Roger

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10 posted 2001-12-10 10:45 AM


Madame Chipmunk,
A delightful read, enjoyed.

N orth Carolina Girl
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11 posted 2001-12-10 10:46 AM


Lyra,this is so beautiful and you and David are the perfect pair.TAKE CARE!:clap:



Love,Juanita

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12 posted 2001-12-10 12:17 PM


Lyra

You are mighty right,yall do make a perfect pair.You both are really good people.Aint it about time to come see us again?

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13 posted 2001-12-10 01:56 PM


There's much to be said about being older when finding love.  Much enjoyed and thank you for the smile.  

Michael

Michael Auguste~
There is more depth to the heart than the mind can comprehend and it only has boundaries when we choose to fence it in.  

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14 posted 2001-12-10 02:17 PM


Madame Chipmunk,

Silver in our hair and glimmer in our eyes . . .still young enough to dance.

Sounds like a wonderful romance.

My heart smiles for you and this second chance.

Jo Mason
12/10/01

Madame Chipmunk
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15 posted 2001-12-11 02:24 PM


Thank you so much for your replies, Sea, Tim and seymour...
This is such a big place and eventually I will get to know all of you better.

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Madame Chipmunk
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16 posted 2001-12-11 02:27 PM


Thanks so much, Rosepetal...
I can see that you are a true romantic at heart.

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Madame Chipmunk
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17 posted 2001-12-11 02:33 PM


Hey Juanita....Thanks for checking this one out...and you are right.
David and I are the subject of this poem.

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Madame Chipmunk
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18 posted 2001-12-11 02:38 PM


Thanks Stevie...but now its your turn to come to Michigan...so far...there's been no snow.....so whats stoppin y'all!


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Madame Chipmunk
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19 posted 2001-12-11 02:42 PM


Thanks Michael...I agree, Most of the time, I don't want to be young again...we get so much wiser with our years, but we LOOK so much better when we're young!
I think finding love at this age is so much less traumatic then in our twenties...at least it has been for me.  It is also much sweeter, because we know that life doesn't last forever.
Lyra


"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

[This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (edited 12-11-2001).]

Madame Chipmunk
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20 posted 2001-12-11 02:46 PM


Thanks for the cute poem, Jo...
A great way to reply...
and it IS a great romance too!

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"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

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21 posted 2001-12-11 03:16 PM



As it should be!

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22 posted 2001-12-11 03:19 PM


Lyra - Beautifully written, with a touch of humor, and touch of wisdom.  I love it.
Madame Chipmunk
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23 posted 2001-12-15 10:46 PM


Sunshine and LongJohn,
Thanks so much for your replies.
           

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"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

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