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Holding Hands

What is it about two people holding hands That says so much about life First of all it says love sweet love But when you see couples in their golden years holding hands We smile and say awww! It means after a lifetime of ups and downs These people are still in love, are still the best of friends All too often, we lose that loving connection When the trials and tribulations that confront us each day Put love on the back burner and we forget about the one thing That brought us together in the first place... love Try to remember that feeling and how overwhelming it was How we lost our appetite, how we couldn't focus on things Exasperating yet the most glorious feeling we've ever felt Unfortunately we can lose that as we age To be replaced by a more mature kind of love But OH... that first glance, that first kiss, that first embrace The first time someone says, “I love you!” Nothing can match that glorious moment We find ourselves wishing we could relive those joyous moments But they are replaced by a mature love Because to maintain that youthful exhilaration Would certainly make it difficult to carry on a normal existence Oh the memories, thankfully we have them

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Date: 1/17/2024 10:34:00 AM
....also, holding hands when oldt, helps one to walk easily in crowded fast hall ways...and not trip/fall/or bump others.... ....stan
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Jack Ellison
Date: 1/17/2024 1:49:00 PM
Yes it does require care at times as we age! Trust me I am speaking through experience at my advantaged years of eighty-eight years! Have a good day my friend!
Date: 1/17/2024 8:44:00 AM
your poem touched my soul, Jack. I agree...when Bill and I hold hands (yes, the cute 'old couple') we're expressing a soft mature love...within that holding are precious memories of our budding love, it's maturation through life's challenges. For us, we're just reflecting at those moments, grateful for the love and times we share. Now I'm teary eyed. This poem is a fav and a true winner in my book! have a pleasant day, Sara
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Jack Ellison
Date: 1/17/2024 9:11:00 AM
Dear Sara, sharing a lifetime of memories! A soft mature love! Love Happy Jack !!!
Date: 1/17/2024 8:22:00 AM
Memories are everything Jack, we spend our lives building them up. Hope your week is going well. Tom
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Jack Ellison
Date: 1/17/2024 9:19:00 AM
And spend much of our retirement years remembering! What a life what a love! But I imagine you know what I'm talking about! Hope you're having a good week Tom!

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