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Rose Colored Glass

He sees the rose in her cheeks She sees the wrinkles of time in her mirror He sees the long, flowing brunette of her shining hair She sees wisps of grey, dull hair that she can't manage He sees shine and twinkle in her blue eyes She sees her reflection through corrective lenses He holds the soft, smooth hand that wears a gold band She feels him squeeze her weathered, gnarled hand He sees her running through the garden to greet him She feels the pain, as she walks with her cane to meet him He sees the girl he met and loved at seventeen She sees the love of her life He sees through rose colored glasses She adores him Dedicated to my grandparents Contest Entry, 'Love Me Tender' sponsored by Miss Kristin Reynolds

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Date: 3/3/2009 4:54:00 AM
Congratulations on your 3rd place win with this beautiful poem! Love, Robin
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Date: 2/14/2009 6:19:00 AM
wonderful dedication!! loved the idea of thought!! congrats on your win! ~ Arany
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Date: 2/14/2009 2:35:00 AM
YEAH! One of my favorite poetess' - every poem you write deserves recognition. This poem tore my heart in three's! Congratulations! Peace and hugs, J.
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Date: 2/13/2009 10:03:00 AM
what a great piece I just had to place into my favorites. -Jason
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Date: 2/13/2009 9:40:00 AM
Just wanted to pop up again and this time congratulate you on your success in the contest with this write. Michael
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Date: 2/13/2009 9:25:00 AM
Warmest congrats Carrie on your big win in Kristin's contest! Deeply touching, too beautiful and so well deserved! Love, Shar
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Date: 2/12/2009 11:42:00 PM
Congrats on your success in Kristin's contest Carrie.Rgds Brian
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Date: 2/12/2009 7:49:00 PM
Carrie, this is a gem and shows such a deep appreciation for what is true love and true beauty. Fantastic! Congrats on your win! Donna G.
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Date: 2/12/2009 7:41:00 PM
Congratulations Carrie, I loved it the first time I read it and even more the second.
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Date: 2/12/2009 7:23:00 PM
congrats Carrie, a beautiful poem of love.. brought tears to my eyes...
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Date: 2/12/2009 6:05:00 PM
Hi Neighbor congratulations on placing in in Kristin's contest - God Bless, MJ
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Date: 1/28/2009 11:56:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your poem about love.I like it Fide
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Date: 1/16/2009 7:47:00 AM
I love this!
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Date: 1/16/2009 7:11:00 AM
This was beautiful. Love is a funny thing. The memories are only of the good times and the feelings do not change, only the physical appearance. That is a long and special devotion. God Bless. Vince
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Date: 1/15/2009 7:51:00 PM
Carrie this is beautiful. That is the way love should be. Your images are wonderful and I love the whole perspective. The way we should look at the one we love. You are a truly talented writer and one of my inspirations. Thank you for all your support and for sharing your wonderful writes with me. Gob bless you always. Love, Robin
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Date: 1/15/2009 10:10:00 AM
Absolutely beautiful! Love is not blind, it's accepting and this reinforces that truth. Perfect couplet style, love the read. Michael
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Date: 1/14/2009 11:42:00 PM
Beautiful contrasts in this couplet tribute Carrie.Rgds Brian & thanks for your kind words
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Date: 1/14/2009 3:03:00 PM
yes I agree with Carol you should enter this into the contest it is a very touching and moving piece of poetry. thank you for reading my poetry and for your comments
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Date: 1/14/2009 10:47:00 AM
Carrie, you must enter this into the contest. Outstanding writing. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/14/2009 3:01:00 AM
Oh this is sooooo sweet Carrie. Splendid!! So beautiful. Two people, completely lost in each other with that amount of devotion....wow thats just superb. Really brought tears......so lovable and goes in my favs. Love, Chitra
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Date: 1/13/2009 4:29:00 PM
wow soo sweet! a loving poem this is and 64 years is a long love story!.....great write!....Maryam
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Date: 1/13/2009 4:22:00 PM
Oh Carrie, one of the most touching, beautiful, emotional and well written dedications I have read. What a beautiful gift of love. And what an absolutely magnificent write. Love, Shar
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Date: 1/13/2009 2:24:00 PM
very sweet piece. brought a tear to my eyes because this is the way it is suppoes to end not with breakups. this is what makes the breakups so sad, thinking of this. John H Loving III
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Date: 1/13/2009 12:49:00 PM
this is such a sweet and wonderful write I loved it and its so true how we view ourselves and how the love of our lives view us so differently God Bless
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Date: 1/13/2009 12:14:00 PM
A very beautiful comparison....a wonderful poem of love.....:) just lovely. Love, Sara
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