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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

Copyright © Rhoda Tripp | Year Posted 2017

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Line Gauthier Date: 2/15/2018 11:24:00 PM Congrats on your win with this great poem, Rhoda. Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 2/20/2018 10:40:00 PM Thank you, Line. Also, thank you for the follow. I am honored

Robert Lindley Date: 1/13/2018 11:01:00 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.... Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 1/13/2018 9:34:00 PM Thank you very much, Robert, for your kindness and supportive comments. You're a gem.

Paul Callus Date: 1/2/2018 3:55:00 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 Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 1/2/2018 4:24:00 PM Thank you, Paul very much for your kindness and I agree...living happily ever after doesn't always work out.

Edward Mccall Date: 12/21/2017 3:25:00 PM What an incredible write Rhoda, and congrats on your win. Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/21/2017 5:59:00 PM Thank you, Edward, Dear. Appreciate your support.

Pipping Stars Date: 12/21/2017 7:58:00 AM once again ... we feel sedated ... uhm ... yeah ... wordly sedated ... Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/21/2017 5:58:00 PM Thank you Molly. You are a sweetie.

James Inman Date: 12/20/2017 8:22:00 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. Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/21/2017 5:56:00 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 Date: 12/21/2017 5:55:00 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 Date: 12/19/2017 4:41:00 PM This is beautiful, Rhoda. Congrats on a very fine win. Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/21/2017 5:49:00 PM Thank you, kindly, Andrea.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 12/19/2017 11:21:00 AM Congrats! Love the trophy at top! Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/19/2017 12:22:00 PM Thank you wholeheartedly Kim. I am humbled.

Mike Smith Date: 12/19/2017 1:16:00 AM You're my type of poet Rhoda!I loved the structure and the fact that your work forces one to THINK. Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/19/2017 4:18:00 AM Thank you, Mike. I enjoyed reading your as well. Your account will flourish as your writing is awesome.

James Swartz Date: 12/19/2017 12:01:00 AM Congratulations Rhoda! This is a wonderful poem that deserves to win. Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/19/2017 4:17:00 AM Thank you, James. I appreciate your kindness.

Vijay Pandit Date: 12/18/2017 9:59:00 PM Returning with congrats Rhoda..well done! Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/18/2017 11:14:00 PM Thank you so much, Vijay. You have been so very supportive from day one. Appreciate you immensely.

Eve Roper Date: 12/18/2017 9:34:00 PM Back to congratulate you on your win! Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/18/2017 11:13:00 PM Thank you, Eve, my Dear.

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/18/2017 9:20:00 PM Rhoda, Indeed, why should age matter. All hearts are young when it comes to love. Well done on your win. Regards Tom Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/18/2017 11:13:00 PM Thank you very much, Tom, for your kindness

Alexis Y. Date: 12/18/2017 2:03:00 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 Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/18/2017 3:55:00 PM Thank you, Alexis. I totally agree with you.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 12/18/2017 1:09:00 PM This is so good Rhoda! Congratulations on your fine placement :) xomo! Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/18/2017 3:54:00 PM Thank you so much, Maureen. I was thrilled.

Joseph May Date: 12/18/2017 10:22:00 AM Dropping back with my Congrats Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/18/2017 11:47:00 AM Awwww...thank you Joseph.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 12/18/2017 8:41:00 AM A big congrats for your win with this tremendous piece. Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/18/2017 11:47:00 AM Thank you very much, Richard for your support.

Curtis Moorman Date: 12/18/2017 7:58:00 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! Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/18/2017 11:46:00 AM Awesome, Curtis and thank you. All the best to you and yours this holiday season.

John Gondolf Date: 12/18/2017 7:17:00 AM Rhoda, back to say congrats on your win!!! Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/18/2017 11:45:00 AM Thank you, John. I'm excited and also thankful to Julie for hosting. It was a fun contest.

Arthur Vaso Date: 12/17/2017 11:41:00 PM I liked this, very introspective and makes one think, love is so elusive! Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/18/2017 11:43:00 AM Thank you very much, Arthur.

Susan Ashley Date: 12/17/2017 6:46:00 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! Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/17/2017 10:02:00 PM Thank you very much, Susan. I'm humbled.

Joseph May Date: 12/17/2017 6:28:00 PM A well crafted write Rhoda .... I especially liked the second stanza ..best wishes Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/17/2017 10:01:00 PM Thank you very much, Joseph.

Vijay Pandit Date: 12/17/2017 3:51:00 PM I like the way you presented this ---well done Rhoda--a beautiful sonnet..best for a win. Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/17/2017 5:22:00 PM Thank you, Vijay. I'm still working on sonnet delivery so I'm glad you liked it.

Janice Canerdy Date: 12/17/2017 3:46:00 PM Appealing poem, interesting treatment of the prompt, Rhoda, Janice Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/17/2017 5:21:00 PM Thank you, Janice. Much appreciated.

Silent One Date: 12/17/2017 2:45:00 PM Great take on the contest Rhoda and this is an excellent sonnet.. Great rhymes and flow... Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/17/2017 3:16:00 PM Thank you, Silent One. I appreciate your support.

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