Lasting Love
From fifth grade pigtails put into ink wells
to teenage kisses at the doorstep
life flows like water building swells
as it runs downward to become a seascape.
From youthful encounters late at night
to married bliss in your own home
the river of time carries us toward an unavoidable rite
from which there is no escape.
From the trials of middle age
to the frightening specter of approaching doom
the majestic river of old age
races us to the finish tape.
Turn around, and measure life’s trail.
Enjoy the triumph of life’s totality.
The river of time has carved a record in detail
of a life that a lasting love has shaped.
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Author:
MendedFences27 (
Offline) - Published: April 24th, 2021 20:59
- Category: Love
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Comments3
That river of time shows that love can conquer all and will go on forever into eternity - it does for me.
Andy
... a most impressive and likewise endearing poem in its own write both as read from one end to t'other ...
... However, as is oft the case, having re-read and considered your words several times over .. I do believe that we could very easily have four separate shorter little gems strung back on back ...
Tis good to see you posting sir ... hope you are both safe n well ....
Neville
... I felt compelled to pay my respects to the words on this page again .. and indeed to your good self my friend ...
Thank you for all of your kind words. Maybe, there are four poems in it and maybe they could stand alone, but I think they would need to be expanded to give them a purpose. As always your comments are truly appreciated.
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