Open Poetry #19 |
Even Old Dogs Fall In Love |
Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Even old dogs can fall in love If they can learn how to trust Words spoken in friendship’s bond Heart’s in passion entrust We may not be perfect God knows I never was! But this love still thrills me Feelings so glorious First blush of youth is gone Lines in each face it’s true Life happened along the way While I was waiting for you ** Note: I just wrote this (and posted it but it disappeared so if it's a double post somewhere, please blame it on my advancing years!) and those last two lines really sound familiar. If anyone can find out if I used them from someone's poem, I'd appreciate it. I search for them on Google.com but didn't find them. I'm a bit paranoid about plagarism right now!! Thanks! [This message has been edited by Poet deVine (02-24-2002 10:51 PM).] |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
I don't think its a copy, Sharon. I've heard life is what happens while you are waiting to be happy..or something like that. I like this, anyway. And if it's about you, even more so Sandra |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(sigh) I too believe this is not plagiarism whatsoever, and I think this is a feeling we all relate to every now and then, every moment we cherish and just wait for all our dreams to take shape! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is wonderful! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
“I still chase girls, I just don’t remember what to do with one if I finally catch her” George Burns Puff cigar I like your words no matter where they came from, It’s the first time I’ve seen them. Gloom |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
If you wanna get technical? everything is plagiarism, unless you proclaim orignal thought! I love your tender explorations and know how brave you are to bare your soul... lu |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
Hello deVine one I really liked your poem! thank you for giving my eyes a delightful read. |
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amusemi Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1262A State of Disarray |
WOnderific!!! |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I liked the ending and everythng you said in between. Puppy love is all great and fine, but to be an old dog is the keeper of our comfort zone...... for sure!! [This message has been edited by BluesSerenade (02-24-2002 11:56 PM).] |
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esclandre Member
since 2001-06-11
Posts 62Northern California |
don't think it's plaigerism - i recall something similar from a movie, but worded differently - and it was nowhere near as poetic as this - i liked the subtle analogy to teaching an old dog new tricks. esclandre [This message has been edited by esclandre (02-25-2002 01:54 AM).] |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Old dogs not only can and do fall in love, but need love just like all beneath their years...maybe need, even more, to be made aware of said love as sometimes, it seems so much is taken for granted. In my family we All still hug, kiss, say the words and share the feeling, but I've been around many where need of the same has been forgotten...so sad for them. Well spoken PdV...maybe your words will enlighten others, too. jwesley |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
You can't teach an old dog new tricks......but some of his past tricks are not half bad!! Enjoyed. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
PDV...I really loved this poem! I hope that it is about you and that it is really true. I really believe that middle age is the absolutely best time to fall in love! I just got married for the second time, this past October (my first husband died almost 3 years ago), and I think that love is sweeter when you are older because you know that you don't have your whole life before you...as younger people do...this makes everything more precious. I wrote a poem about that and posted it here, a couple of months ago...its called "Midlife Romance"...I'll try to find it and re-post it for you...but I really loved this one! copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
PoetdeVine~ Woof ! Woof ! *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Just cause your old doesn't mean your dead. May love flourish in your life. Peaches |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you all!!! I knew this would touch a few of you..and was written in response to Joanna's 'Puppy Love'. |
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Midnight Writer Junior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 28Texas |
WOW, now why didn’t I think of writing a poem such as this. I enjoyed it tremendously. Thank you Divine! "No matter how great you are, you'll never be greater than yourself." |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Old dogs Are Love. Patient shadow huggin' Love. Enjoyed |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi there..nice to see you posting a poem..much enjoyed it! Love is better batter when the matter has been left to rise long enough to understand the ingredients. |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
This is a wonderfull write.... And I love martie's responce LOL |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
If they can learn how to trust Therein lies the problem. *S* Ole Mr. Hit and Run knew that trust thing was fragile... and went for the easy kill. *S* Not very sporting, but VERY effective... so this old hound won't be woofing on the love boat. LOL But I can twirl my basset ears in ectasy for friends who've found smooth sailing. *S* And you should just hear me croon for great poetry. LOL I like this very much, PDV... and the last couple of lines seem familiar... but that's often the case when someone states truth. *S* As far as I can tell, they're original. *S* |
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