Open Poetry #29 |
These Days |
n2dmystic Member
since 2003-09-27
Posts 253beyond the doors of perception |
Empty nest syndrome, along with some poor choices, caused me to walk away from the love of my life. You will find a lot of references to her in my writing. Now, being a little past what I like to call "peak middle age," ;-} I realize that the love and affirmation I need I find in my grandchildren. These days... I feelin' older But I'm still steppin' bolder than a man like me oughta' be Like Seeger said "18, straight and tall..." But it's a lot harder now holdin' in my gut and all There are tales to tell and walks to take New babies are comin' make no mistake Grandchildren spring forth with vigor and life Who knows, maybe... I'll get my wife Not that I think about her... much Quiet moments... I miss her touch Raucous moments... I miss that glance In all my days I pray... just one more dance Who am I fooling such crazy talk Then I take one of my Grand Ones for a walk Peace, Joe |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
nicely done Joe... slice of reality well presented |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
Awww I look forward to the day I have a grand meself...hehehe...Only thing is I'll probably spoil them silly! hehe Love, Terri~ Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Shhhhhhh...don't talk about grandchildren..I am way too young.... Joe~ This was a wonderful piece. The heartache of loss and longing yet the realization of the love of grandchildren... Susan [This message has been edited by Susan Caldwell (10-03-2003 11:30 AM).] |
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n2dmystic Member
since 2003-09-27
Posts 253beyond the doors of perception |
thank you for your kind responses. all I have to write of is my experience, and you all affirm my life in a meaningful way. thank you again Peace, Joe |
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