L. J. Carber Poet Free verse

An Aging Wife

I look at her and I can see
a woman approaching slowly 
the land of old age, her 
night-black hair invaded by
lonely grey strands, stragglers
of an approaching army, a 
relentless force built over
sixty years, stealing bits of 
her beauty, loosening her
skin, lightening her bones.

I now can easily see the old woman
she will become, and while I miss her
light-stepping, insouciant youth
which pulled both heart and body,
at last I can hear love's secret sound
as she draws my soul ever closer.

(May, 2015)

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Jan Allison July 25, 2021 at 11:10 AM what a touching poem L J many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx L. J. Carber July 29, 2021 at 10:51 AM Thanks Jan, much appreciated!

Sam Kauffman July 25, 2021 at 9:03 AM Sending you congratulations once again for this emotive poem of love that is well seasoned by the years - a beautiful appreciation of your wife. So happy to see it as a winner again. Blessings. L. J. Carber July 29, 2021 at 10:52 AM Thanks Sam--sorry for the delay in getting back to you guys

Carol Mitra July 25, 2021 at 12:03 AM Beautiful....Congrats on you win :) L. J. Carber July 29, 2021 at 10:52 AM Thanks Carol

Malabika Ray Choudhury July 24, 2021 at 6:54 PM Congratulations on your win, Dear Poet. "at last I can hear love's secret sound as she draws my soul ever closer." - great lines. BW ~ Mala L. J. Carber July 29, 2021 at 10:52 AM Thank you Mala, I'm glad you like it

Mystic Rose Rose July 24, 2021 at 2:35 PM this was so beautiful and tenderly rendered dear poet, congrats on your win L. J. Carber July 29, 2021 at 10:53 AM Thank you. M.R.!

Gary Radice September 13, 2020 at 6:10 AM Simply put, this is a lovely poem. Well written. Well done. Cheers - Gary L. J. Carber September 13, 2020 at 8:14 AM Thank you Gary, I'm happy you liked it

Sam Kauffman September 12, 2020 at 11:13 AM Back to say congratulations on your first place win with this lovely poem on a mature love relationship, LJ! Hope you are doing well! Sam Kauffman September 13, 2020 at 7:20 PM Maturing - maybe - cheese, wine, a good steak? My friends and I have decided we're not growing up till we're in our nineties - just a little kid at heart in high heeled tennies driving a red mach one down highway 101! We defintely have not reached our peak! L. J. Carber September 13, 2020 at 8:16 AM Thanks again Sam--but please--that word 'mature'-- oh, how I miss being immature [though my wife will claim I still am in some ways]!

Sam Kauffman April 26, 2020 at 10:34 PM The love you have for your wife sounds like it has gone past hair color and a face that had no wrinkles. What a wonderful lesson and beautiful tribute in strong visual images! Congratulations my friend! L. J. Carber April 27, 2020 at 12:49 PM Thanks Sam-- it's a good trade-off: losing the lessor beauty of body and face for the greater one of soul, isn't it?

John Watt April 26, 2020 at 9:35 PM LJ, my wife and I are in our 60's and this is our reality. A 'relentless force', indeed! But somehow I lucked out and she still loves me. Your last two lines say it all. Well done, and congrats! L. J. Carber April 27, 2020 at 12:47 PM That women love men is a miracle, truly-- both you and I lucked out, John [for I cannot understand how my wife has put up with me for 40 years!]-- gracias, amigo, y vaya siempre con Dios!

Beautiful Scars November 20, 2019 at 7:35 AM oh wow, did this touch me deeply- made me really think about my life and growing old. Beautifully expressed dear LJ...thank you for your participation and congratulations on your placement. x:-)-luloo L. J. Carber November 20, 2019 at 8:01 AM Thanks LuLoo [great name!]-- I am quite touched you liked it--if a couple is blessed, love does deepen with time, becoming almost a 3rd person.

Na Na November 19, 2019 at 10:39 PM well done on your win L.J. L. J. Carber November 20, 2019 at 8:01 AM Thank you, Gregory

Sandra Adams November 19, 2019 at 6:18 PM congratulations on your win :) L. J. Carber November 20, 2019 at 8:02 AM Thanks Sandra

Brenda Chiri November 19, 2019 at 4:17 PM Congratulations on your win!;) L. J. Carber November 20, 2019 at 8:02 AM Thank you, Brenda

Anne-Lise Andresen November 13, 2019 at 5:00 AM - Congratulations on your lovely winning poem, L.J. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) L. J. Carber November 14, 2019 at 9:21 AM Thanks Anne-Lise!

Line Gauthier November 12, 2019 at 7:59 PM Back with more well deserved congrats, LJ. L. J. Carber November 14, 2019 at 9:21 AM Thank you Line

Brenda Chiri November 12, 2019 at 7:13 PM LJ congratulations on your win!;) L. J. Carber November 14, 2019 at 9:21 AM Thank you,Brenda

Bobby May November 12, 2019 at 7:03 PM Congratulation on your Placement! L.J. very touching!! L. J. Carber November 14, 2019 at 9:21 AM Thank you, Bobby

Susan Gentry April 14, 2018 at 10:04 AM Congratulations on your win with this beautiful romantic and heart-touching poem! So sweet. L. J. Carber April 14, 2018 at 10:45 AM Thank you, Susan, I'm glad you liked it!.

Line Gauthier March 6, 2018 at 9:54 PM A most romantic poem. Beautiful, L.J. Congrats on your most deserved win. L. J. Carber March 7, 2018 at 12:47 PM Thank you, Line, as always your kind words are much appreciated!

Connie Marcum Wong February 26, 2018 at 11:48 PM Ahhh, the beauty of love at any age, but it seems to grow stronger over the years. This is quite beautiful L.J. Congratulations on your first placement! : ) L. J. Carber February 27, 2018 at 12:40 PM I'm not sure love grows stronger with age, but it seems we become more 'seasoned' and appreciative of the blessing (miracle?) that love is, and perhaps more aware of its incredible transcendent quality-- I'm glad you like it, Connie, thank you!

Vladislav Raven February 26, 2018 at 7:00 PM Hi L.J. Congratulations on your first place win in the contest, most deserved with this wonderful piece....Mike. L. J. Carber February 27, 2018 at 12:41 PM Thanks Mike, I very much appreciate it!

Beautiful Scars February 26, 2018 at 5:29 AM so sweet filled with heartwarming love, thank you and congrats : )-luloo L. J. Carber February 26, 2018 at 11:00 AM Thank you, Laura, for the kind words, and thank you for the honor!

Eve Roper February 13, 2018 at 11:12 PM Congratulations on your win, L.J. ! Hugs Eve ~`* L. J. Carber February 14, 2018 at 1:10 PM Thank you, Eve, I appreciate it.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 13, 2018 at 3:23 AM - What's more beautiful than a poem of love, L.J. - Congratulations on your wonderful poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :) L. J. Carber February 13, 2018 at 9:55 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise, I appreciate your kind words.

Silent One February 12, 2018 at 5:34 PM Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. L. J. Carber February 13, 2018 at 9:55 AM Thank you, Silent One

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