A Poem Written On My Birthday

Young Love I Envy Not

Young love I envy not:
Bemusing time
Of upset hearts
And inept kisses
When lofty dreams
With passion zoom
Through twists and turns
And dead-end chases—

No, I prefer my love mature,
In marriage steady,
Two hearts content,
When each brief kiss
Renews a vow
And each sly glance
Stirs memories
Of young bemusing love.


Birthday: November 16
Written: November 16, 2016

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Daniel Avatar
March 16, 2017 at 9:50 AM
This is a beautiful write, David:) congratulations on your win:)
Scars Avatar
March 15, 2017 at 10:58 AM
such a beautiful poem with such truth and insight...thank you and congrats :)-luloo
Roper Avatar
March 14, 2017 at 10:41 AM
Wonderful write,David,very nicely done.. ... Congratulations on your win.. ~* Hugs Eve
Chircop Avatar
March 13, 2017 at 11:53 AM
Very sweet poem...Growing older is a blessing indeed.,.Charma
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