Open Poetry #48 |
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True Love |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Once they were passionate lovers with the world at their feet. They dreamed it would last forever. Life and love were sweet. But with time the flame of love burned low, a lingering spark they came to know, that on occasion would burn higher but never with that first love's fire. Now, the lovers have grown old and the burning flame of desire is cold but not without the brilliant glow that only seasoned love may know. The old man's steps are slow but steady, his trembling hands are ever ready to tend his lady while he may before she quietly slips away. They share so many entwined emotions. Memories, loyalty and devotion. They've journeyed far since that first kiss to learn what true love really is. Ida Werrett |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Loved it! Perfect poem for this day of love. Enjoyed! Happy Valentines Day! Kat >^..^< |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
True...True love. Wonderfully written and much enjoyed on this special day thank you M. |
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Victoria![]()
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Very touching Ida. You described true love so well. Nicely done. ![]() ~Victoria Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Sweet poem commemorating the longevity of a perfect, true love. Enjoyed it very much, Ida. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways . . . ~*~ |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
This is a beautiful poem of a wonderful love. E ![]() |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
v. well done indeed ! |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
the last verse is a superb punchline, ida, quite emotional and true, love change with life and life changes love, unteractivy of love is obvious, but we have to keep keep the flame, thanks for the precious and beautiful write, yann |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
AS always Ida you hit clear and firm.jo |
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LorienLord Member
since 2013-02-03
Posts 55Wisconsin USA |
A most beautiful love story for the "ages". |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you all for the lovely comments. I actually wrote this poem about a painting og an old man pushing and old lady down the halls of a hospital in a wheel chair. The painting is called "True Love" I was going to enter it in a contest by the local newspaper a few years ago. There was a thousand dollar prize but then I got busy and forgot about it. Oh well. Ida |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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