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Growing Old

Come sit with me and take my hand, We’ll watch soft twilight fade to grey. While stars begin their sparkling show, And crickets start their noisy play. Come sit with me and reminisce, While climbing roses trail along the vine. We’ll talk of days gone long ago, And memories grown sweet as wine. Come sit with me and kiss my tears, While birds their wings do gently fold. I fear our time is fleeting now, For along the way we have grown old.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 12/31/2008 3:51:00 PM
This is lovely Barbara. The imagery is beautiful. Sweet, senimental and a touch of sadness. Happy New Year! Love, Robin
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Date: 12/31/2008 10:26:00 AM
Barbara: if you like Eliot, please read 'Nightscapes' and 'Forecasts' - my tributes to him... thanks!! Keith
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Date: 12/31/2008 9:55:00 AM
This reminds me so much of Yeats' 'When You Are Old.' Exquisite language, cadence and rhyme. A masterpiece my dear! Love, Keith
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Date: 12/31/2008 9:08:00 AM
Smile. Great write, Barbara. Love, Nigel
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Date: 12/30/2008 9:25:00 PM
Beeg, Can YOU feel me holding YOUR hand and looking up to the evening sky Let the Star show begin Except my eyes will be gazing at YOU as we share our histories LOVE ALWAYS ...HG I would be Honored beyond comprehension if YOU wrote a POEM Dedicated to LENORE even though I am not Good at introductions I know YOU know LEMORE I Wish YOU a Happy NEW YEAR and hope to know YOU better in the New Year LOVE ALWAYS (as they say "YOUR only as old as YOU feel")...HG
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Date: 12/30/2008 8:35:00 PM
great pen
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Date: 12/30/2008 7:32:00 PM
Barbara - This is a wonderful poem and all I can say is I reckon so - God Bless, MJ
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Date: 12/30/2008 6:08:00 PM
Ah yes, but it doesn't get any better than this ... smile ... Beautiful tribute to the process Barbara and I'm glad you've come to share with us at PoetrySoup!! Have a warm, safe Happy New Year!!
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Date: 12/30/2008 4:59:00 PM
besides the error in the title this piece is very good and on point through the whole piece. i feel the writers time winding down. it is as it should be. for the first time today keep up the good work. John H. Loving III
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Date: 12/30/2008 2:49:00 PM
Barbara -Oh do I like this wonderful flow and such gentle words for growing old! Lovely, Laura :)
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