Open Poetry #21 |
Old Love |
Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Old Love By Larry Chadwick Written for my aunt who got married last week. If, per chance, you find love in your old age, And make a decision to abandon your gilded cage, Don’t let your children spoil the theft of your heart, Go ahead and take those vows “until death do us part”. Passing on love to assuage your adult child, Would be worse than a heart attack, even though mild. After all, you’re old enough to make decisions of your own, Your children aren’t your parents even though they’re grown. So if you decide to walk that matrimonial aisle, I hope you both do it with a great big smile. But don’t tell us if you consummate your love today, That’s the one thing we don’t want to know anyway! July 5, 2002 Show you care to those you love...today. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
...and they wouldn't remember, anyway! Thanks for the grin, Larry |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
young love, old love.... aint love grande? well done Larry. Hugs to you. Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I think it's great when an older couple get married...my great grandfather married for the final time at 87. I forget where they went on their honeymoon...maybe back to a private room at the home. ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Very nice poem for your aunt, Larry. Old love is just as good as young love. I think. |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry Love is good at any time of life. It's too bad that the happy feelings wern't felt by all the family. I did enjoy this poem! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
'Deer, Good point! LOL Thanks. Donna, Indeed it is. Thanks. Nancy Lee, I wonder how long they remembered. LOL And it is thanks. Sue, Only more mature! LOL Thank you. Martie, You are right but I'm glad she did it anyway. Thank you. Show you care to those you love...today. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
LOL does that exist??? The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Now that's an image I didn't need in my head! lol The love part was cool, though. Forgetting all I'm lacking |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lauren, We may find out! Duncan, Well, that was the point. Don't tell! Thanks. Show you care to those you love...today. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I think love is good at any age... A friend of mine has a relative that is 64 who is married to a 44 year old woman and she just got pregnant...James |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Bravo! People should always be able to do what their heart tells them is right! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Larry C, Good write, enjoyed. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Good for your aunt, Larry.... I'm sure glad that no one tried to dissuade me from marrying David.... I sure wouldn't have listened. But I'm lucky....everyone in my family loves him. I wish your aunt lots of luck on her new marriage. Old loves are often the best kind. ~ wedding hugs Lyra |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
James, Know what they've been doing! Thanks. Karilea, Especially when it's right! Thanks dear. Sy, Thank you sir. Lyra, Yup...you did good. Thanks for the sexy graphic. And, so you'll know, my aunt did good too. Show you care to those you love...today. |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
Never too old to fall in love (again) This poem is cute, Larry! ~mycafe Keep counting your blessings |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Larry, Not what i would have expected from reading your title...this was a surprise and the ending gave me a chuckle... best of luck to your aunt! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggsssssss) Oh Larry, this is sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, I am so happy for your aunt and we all wish her the greatest happiness as we wish you the same! (sigh) This is a beautifully touching poem, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Larry, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Love is love ... I don't care how old the ribbon is that you wrap it in. The final images though ... ??????? Oh well, I guess we all will get there eventually anyway. Very cool write and the rhythm was dead on. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (07-08-2002 07:23 AM).] |
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Jaime Fradera Senior Member
since 2000-11-25
Posts 843Where no tyranny is tolerable |
Isn't love great? Your phantom friend from the north is sitting here (visualize camel hair bikini) under the Rockies, wishing your dear aunt all the best. Way to go, Auntie! Keep those fires burning! Kacy |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
mycafe, Well I think you're absolutely right! And thanks. faterider, I love catching people off guard. Thanks for the confession and nice words. Noah, Yup...she deserves the best as do you. Thanks Noah. Mark, Whoa!! Thanks for the nice words. Kacy!!! Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any trees left in your state. We're running a little low here. And as for the visuals...well a refresher never hurt. LOL Thanks and Congrats on your arrival and return. Show you care to those you love...today. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Larry- You're never too old to find new love. This was a sweet gesture for your aunt. Thanks for sharing it. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Vicky, Thanks...she is a real sweetie! Show you care to those you love...today. |
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