ODE TO OLDER LOVE

I will admit that I am old,
My actions are no longer bold.
The fires I had, I do remember,
Now they're only glowing embers.
I still know how to hold her hand
And caress her cheek like any man.
I'd share with her, that morning cup
As Folger's says 'bout getting up.
I still know how to give a hug
And cuddle up so nice and snug.
To feel my heart go wild and pound
Just to know that she's around.
And the times our two lips meet
I'd feel sensations - head to feet.
I'm not so old I can't recall
The thrill of being at a ball,
Bodies close and arms entwined
We'd shuffle on, no cares in mind.
"So what",we'd say,"we're having fun",
What we'd share's like being young.
More important than all above-
We're not too old to be in love.
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Posted: Jan 2013
About this poem:
Some times seniors are forgotten

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CloudySky
I really enjoyed this one. Although we all continue to age, love remains in our hearts and we long to share with another. Beautifully written. applause
studecar
Thank you CloudySky, you always come through, you are such a good friend. studecarteddybear
Odette67
More important than all above-
We're not too old to be in love.

Dear Larry,

We are never too old to fall in love..we have the same feelings we had when we were young..I loved this poem in all it's poignancy.hug purple heart heart1
studecar
Thank you Odette,I agree with you, the problem is finding the right one ! studecarangel
paloma66
Lovely Poem! Love ripens when we grow older,theres more maturity and understanding,patience and drsire to let it end on sweet notes.bouquet bouquet thumbs up
studecar
Thank you Paloma, dont't worry about the spelling, we all have that problem at times, then too the fingers just insist on striking the wrong key. You are so right about maturity. studecargift
studecar
Paloma, you see what I mean "don'tt" studecar
avias
Stu..wave Well written!
After all, the emotion of love does not end with arrival of an aging body....it is from deep inside us, not measurable by our time in this world but by the ability of someone to awaken that emotion. It is perhaps one of life's greatest gifts that can always be shared....by the right person. Growing older still is full of promise....that we might one day share that gift of love with another.hug
godsprincessonline today!
You know what they say "There may be snow on the roof, but there is still fire in the hearth"! Nice poem. Thanks for sharing.

Kathy wave
studecar
I hadn't read this poem in a long wile, I still feel as I did when I wrote it, and what is so gratifying is to know that it has had some meaning in all of you, thank all of you. studecarhug hug
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