OctPoWriMo Day 8: Married Forty-Five Years

Today’s poetry prompt is love.

Coming Down the Aisle

Married Forty-five Years

It’s silly to think I’d feel the same about you as I did then.
You don’t feel the same about me, do you?

Of course not.
Then, love was so hot it scalded.

Now, when I see you, I’m warm, warmed by your sight,
warm with contentment.
We’re together; all is right with the world, at least in our little house.

I don’t want to dwell on our memories—
They remind me of what we’ve lost…
But what’s left is more than what most people ever experience.

If I have to grow old,
I’m thankful I’m growing old with you,
my very best friend.

P.S. Actually, it was so late when I looked up the prompt, I didn’t notice love is actually tomorrow’s prompt. <sigh>

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Linda Carlblom on October 8, 2018 at 10:47 pm said:

Beautiful. ❤

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Cara Hartley on October 8, 2018 at 11:49 pm said:

Some people get lucky. Congratulations to you!

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Peggy on October 9, 2018 at 4:33 am said:

Beautiful !!!

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Sam Allen Creative Coach on October 9, 2018 at 5:08 am said:

Really love the authenticity and warmth of this poem. Thanks for sharing!

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iScriblr on October 9, 2018 at 5:58 am said:

Loved this! Congratulations!❤️

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Mz&Cho on October 9, 2018 at 8:12 am said:

Absolutely wonderful. CONGRATULATIONS!

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Andrea R Huelsenbeck on October 9, 2018 at 9:34 am said:

Thank you all for the congratulations. Our anniversary is actually in January; I’m rounding up.

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Namratha Varadharajan on October 9, 2018 at 11:07 am said:

45 years! That’s the dream of love, isn’t it? I am sure it hasn’t been all smooth but it’s wonderful you still got each other to hold

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