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Remembering '74
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Remembering '74 |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
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Remembering '74 I remember when you were soft and wonderful beneath the lithe, suppleness of youth, and everyday we fell in love again, exploring ourselves, learning things we never knew, and now you're soft and wonderful everywhere, in layers you never had before, and though we may not fall in love again, every day, I love you every morning, in the evening when we say good night - I love you in a way that gets stronger and stronger every time you look my way, you touch my hand; I love you as if you were still lithe and supple, and we were learning things brand new, I love the changes, the wrinkles, every strand of gray, the years, the layers, every day I open my eyes and see you there. I remember when you were soft and wonderful - I remember . . . I remember, and I love you still, today. ~~~ ©wesley james beard, jr. january 2010 Terry and I were married Dec. 23, 1974. We marked 35 years last month and this piece has been a part of many of them with all the heart, the emotion, and the meaning still in tact. |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
James Wesley Beard, Jr. ~ husband, father, poet, friend, PiP publisher ... I look for your poetry and it makes me smile. Thank you, A |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
And what a wonderful way to feel. Go on doing what you do... We married at 16, two months short of 17, and he one month into 21. Everyone said it would not last. We had 47 years together before cancer took his life. We sure fooled the unbeliving. Hoping you can go on longer, sharing your love together. late. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Your love shines in every word, while touched the soul. I am married for 38 years now and I do recognize these feelings so well. Thank you for sharing  Charisma ~*Theresia~* |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thank you for sharing what every woman would wish to hear~~ M |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Jimmy! I love the man (and poet) that you are! I wish every woman on the face of this earth could be loved, honoured and cherished as you do your own wife. I also love the woman that she must be to have inspired the love that you have shown for her in this unforgettable anniversary poem of enduring adoration! Sending much love to both of you and blessings for many, many more years of wedded bliss! God bless you!  Linda www.lindadowd.com |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ooops! In my enthusiasm I forgot to save it!  SAVED   Linda www.lindadowd.com |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
darn, I thought I was gonna go for a walk down memory lane LOL I was 5 back then...Atari, pogo sticks, unicycles, 8-tracks, and if I start listing music, I'll be here all day. Still this is a beauty! Congrats on your 35 years my friend. Lucky people you two are!  |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Jimmy my good friend I know just how you feel, I have been married for 57 yesrs and my wife is just as dear to me as she was on our wedding day. congratulations Jimmy, you are both very fortuneate. All the best. Lindsay |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Jimmy, this gives me goosebumps and a big smile congratulations a little late! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is so very beautiful... congratulations to you both! *S* |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
This is one gem of a poem. Thanks for sharing. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Wonderful sentiments, Jimmy. Ida |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
February, '72 for me and I certainly get where you are coming from...It's nice, isn't it? Those vows are really making sense about now, huh? |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
congrats guy..I was married in 71..and again in 73 and in 75 and 79 and oh damn..where is my calculator.. |
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OldBuddyOldPal Member
since 2008-12-15
Posts 87 |
This is so romantic and sentimental. Beautiful, just beautiful. Your wife is a very lucky lady. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Hi Wesley I don't think that you and your wife are lucky at all! On the contrary, I think you have both chosen well, and then worked very hard and well at your marriage, and that you deserve every bit of the happiness you have. Luck just doesn't come into it at all. Owl |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Thanks to each of you for seeing and comment on this well-worn post. And yes, my wise 'Owl' friend...a lot of work goes into it, although I think luck or better came into play in the 'choosing' - we were married 3 months after our blind date meeting and both of us had told friends after that first date that we had met the one we were going to marry. I don't think either of us 'chose'...we were 'chosen!'. j. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Wow! What a lovely storybook romance to tell your children and grandchildren! Owl |
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Lamar Cole Member
since 2009-05-01
Posts 274 |
Very lovely sentiments. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...congratulations on the 35 years of marriage...James |
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