Rhoda Tripp Poet Sonnet

Age Doesn'T Matter When You'Re In Love

Your adolescent love preserved ages
Mine a victim of uncertain choices
Whimsical tryst unlocked empty cages
Ignoring shrill caws of raven voices

Stars twinkling, moonlight casts glow on wrinkles
Wheelchair dance as nimble wheels spin tight arc
Twilight skies, clouds open, teardrop sprinkles
Sad raven circles overhead the dark

Age doesn't matter til dancing does cease
Twenty years difference only a number
Can love surpass ominous feathered beast?
Lay your weary head in peaceful slumber

Love, it seems, has subtle way of winning
Fingers entwined as the wheels quit spinning



Written 12/17/2017
Contest "Age Doesn't Matter When You're in Love"
Hosted by Julie Leigh Rodeheaver
Took a 3rd Place Win

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Line Gauthier February 15, 2018 at 11:24 PM Congrats on your win with this great poem, Rhoda. Rhoda Tripp February 20, 2018 at 10:40 PM Thank you, Line. Also, thank you for the follow. I am honored

Robert Lindley January 13, 2018 at 11:01 AM IF TRUE LOVE EXIST AND ITS BETWEEN CONSENTING ADULTS--THEN AGE DOES NOT MATTER. This is a very fine sonnet my friend. Message on target and uplifting with great flow. A gem and a fav.... Rhoda Tripp January 13, 2018 at 9:34 PM Thank you very much, Robert, for your kindness and supportive comments. You're a gem.

Paul Callus January 2, 2018 at 3:55 PM Belated congrats on your fine win, Rhoda. I love your take on this contest topic. It's true that age does not matter when two people are truly in love, but, being realistic, living happily ever after does not always work out. Regards // paul Rhoda Tripp January 2, 2018 at 4:24 PM Thank you, Paul very much for your kindness and I agree...living happily ever after doesn't always work out.

Edward Mccall December 21, 2017 at 3:25 PM What an incredible write Rhoda, and congrats on your win. Rhoda Tripp December 21, 2017 at 5:59 PM Thank you, Edward, Dear. Appreciate your support.

Pipping Stars December 21, 2017 at 7:58 AM once again ... we feel sedated ... uhm ... yeah ... wordly sedated ... Rhoda Tripp December 21, 2017 at 5:58 PM Thank you Molly. You are a sweetie.

James Inman December 20, 2017 at 8:22 AM Hi Rhoda, loved the write. As wonderful as it is to think that age doesn't matter, it more often than not does. Please don't misunderstand, if two people care about each other than their ages are irrelevant to me, but it can matter a lot to friends and family, and can cause deep rifts between loved ones. Rhoda Tripp December 21, 2017 at 5:56 PM And thank you, James for stopping in. I promise to return the favor as I get time. The contest is putting me behind on reading. Rhoda Tripp December 21, 2017 at 5:55 PM I can understand your position. A young woman marrying an old man for financial gain (or vise versa) can definitely cause a riff if he has children to a previous...its all difficult to judge without knowing all the circumstances and every relationship is differentl, and I get where you are coming from.

Andrea Dietrich December 19, 2017 at 4:41 PM This is beautiful, Rhoda. Congrats on a very fine win. Rhoda Tripp December 21, 2017 at 5:49 PM Thank you, kindly, Andrea.

Kim Rodrigues December 19, 2017 at 11:21 AM Congrats! Love the trophy at top! Rhoda Tripp December 19, 2017 at 12:22 PM Thank you wholeheartedly Kim. I am humbled.

Mike Smith December 19, 2017 at 1:16 AM You're my type of poet Rhoda!I loved the structure and the fact that your work forces one to THINK. Rhoda Tripp December 19, 2017 at 4:18 AM Thank you, Mike. I enjoyed reading your as well. Your account will flourish as your writing is awesome.

James Swartz December 19, 2017 at 12:01 AM Congratulations Rhoda! This is a wonderful poem that deserves to win. Rhoda Tripp December 19, 2017 at 4:17 AM Thank you, James. I appreciate your kindness.

Vijay Pandit December 18, 2017 at 9:59 PM Returning with congrats Rhoda..well done! Rhoda Tripp December 18, 2017 at 11:14 PM Thank you so much, Vijay. You have been so very supportive from day one. Appreciate you immensely.

Eve Roper December 18, 2017 at 9:34 PM Back to congratulate you on your win! Rhoda Tripp December 18, 2017 at 11:13 PM Thank you, Eve, my Dear.

Tom Cunningham December 18, 2017 at 9:20 PM Rhoda, Indeed, why should age matter. All hearts are young when it comes to love. Well done on your win. Regards Tom Rhoda Tripp December 18, 2017 at 11:13 PM Thank you very much, Tom, for your kindness

Alexis Y. December 18, 2017 at 2:03 PM Hi Rhoda, You did an amazing job with the contest theme. Finding ones soulmate is a hard thing. With that being said why should age be a factor? Congrats on your fine. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Rhoda Tripp December 18, 2017 at 3:55 PM Thank you, Alexis. I totally agree with you.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 18, 2017 at 1:09 PM This is so good Rhoda! Congratulations on your fine placement :) xomo! Rhoda Tripp December 18, 2017 at 3:54 PM Thank you so much, Maureen. I was thrilled.

Joseph May December 18, 2017 at 10:22 AM Dropping back with my Congrats Rhoda Tripp December 18, 2017 at 11:47 AM Awwww...thank you Joseph.

Richard Lamoureux December 18, 2017 at 8:41 AM A big congrats for your win with this tremendous piece. Rhoda Tripp December 18, 2017 at 11:47 AM Thank you very much, Richard for your support.

Curtis Moorman December 18, 2017 at 7:58 AM Congratulations on your win. Being 15 years senior to my wife makes life a greater blessing because I can instill in her just how much I love her despite the age difference. Your poem confirms my feelings. SUPER POEM! Rhoda Tripp December 18, 2017 at 11:46 AM Awesome, Curtis and thank you. All the best to you and yours this holiday season.

John Gondolf December 18, 2017 at 7:17 AM Rhoda, back to say congrats on your win!!! Rhoda Tripp December 18, 2017 at 11:45 AM Thank you, John. I'm excited and also thankful to Julie for hosting. It was a fun contest.

Arthur Vaso December 17, 2017 at 11:41 PM I liked this, very introspective and makes one think, love is so elusive! Rhoda Tripp December 18, 2017 at 11:43 AM Thank you very much, Arthur.

Susan Ashley December 17, 2017 at 6:46 PM A wonderfully expressed sonnet Rhonda, with lovely rhythm and rhyme and a unique perspective on the contest theme. Your closing couplet is amazing. Well done. Best wishes for a win! Rhoda Tripp December 17, 2017 at 10:02 PM Thank you very much, Susan. I'm humbled.

Joseph May December 17, 2017 at 6:28 PM A well crafted write Rhoda .... I especially liked the second stanza ..best wishes Rhoda Tripp December 17, 2017 at 10:01 PM Thank you very much, Joseph.

Vijay Pandit December 17, 2017 at 3:51 PM I like the way you presented this ---well done Rhoda--a beautiful sonnet..best for a win. Rhoda Tripp December 17, 2017 at 5:22 PM Thank you, Vijay. I'm still working on sonnet delivery so I'm glad you liked it.

Janice Canerdy December 17, 2017 at 3:46 PM Appealing poem, interesting treatment of the prompt, Rhoda, Janice Rhoda Tripp December 17, 2017 at 5:21 PM Thank you, Janice. Much appreciated.

Silent One December 17, 2017 at 2:45 PM Great take on the contest Rhoda and this is an excellent sonnet.. Great rhymes and flow... Rhoda Tripp December 17, 2017 at 3:16 PM Thank you, Silent One. I appreciate your support.

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